Humber Super Snipe Series I

Humber Super Snipe Series I - key facts

Humber Super Snipe Series I Specifications
From	1958
Until	1959
Bodywork
Dimensions
Length	15ft 43/4in	4.69m
Width	5ft 91/2in	1.77m
Kerb Weight	3248lb/1.45ton	1473kg
Engine
Engine displacement	2651cc	162cu in
Cylinders	6
Cylinder Layout	Inline
Valve operation	Overhead valve
Power Output	105bhp @ 5500rpm	104PS @ 5500rpm
Specific Output	40bhp/litre	0.65bhp/cu in
Torque Output	138lbft @ 2000rpm	187Nm @ 2000rpm
Specific Torque	71Nm/litre
Fuel Type	Petrol
Fuel system	Single Carburettor
Carburettor make	Stromberg
Performance
Power to weight	72bhp/ton
Acceleration 0-50mph	13.4 seconds
Standing Qtr mile	21.5 seconds
Top speed	94.5mph	152km/h
Fuel consumption	20.3mpg	9km/l
Chassis
Engine location	Front
Engine alignment	Longitudinal
Driven wheels	Rear
Front Suspension	Independent Coil Spring
Rear Suspension	Beam axle half eliptic leaf
Brakes	Disc front, Drum rear
Gearbox type	3 speed Manual with Overdrive option or Automatic
Number of gears	3