Humber Super Snipe Series II

Humber Super Snipe Series II - key facts

Humber Super Snipe Series II Specifications
From	1959
Until	1960
Bodywork
Dimensions
Length	15ft 43/4in	4.69m
Width	5ft 91/2in	1.77m
Kerb Weight	3248lb/1.45ton	1473kg
Engine
Engine displacement	2965cc	181cu in
Cylinders	6
Cylinder Layout	Inline
Valve operation	Overhead valve
Power Output	121bhp @ 4800rpm	119PS @ 4800rpm
Specific Output	41bhp/litre	0.67bhp/cu in
Torque Output	162lbft @ 1800rpm	220Nm @ 1800rpm
Specific Torque	74Nm/litre
Fuel Type	Petrol
Fuel system	Single Carburettor
Carburettor make	Zenith
Performance
Power to weight	83bhp/ton
Acceleration 0-50mph	12.1 seconds
Standing Qtr mile	20.7 seconds
Top speed	94.7mph	152km/h
Fuel consumption	19mpg	8km/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