Humber Super Snipe Mk II

An immaculate 1949 Hunber Super Snipe Mk II

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Humber Super Snipe Mk II - key facts

First introduced in 1948, the Humber Super Snipe Mk II ended production in 1950.
60mph was reached in 20.6 seconds.
The maximum speed of the Humber Super Snipe Mk II was 82 mph.

Humber Super Snipe Mk II Specifications
From	1948
Until	1950
Bodywork
Dimensions
Length	15ft 71/2in	4.76m
Width	6ft 21/2in	1.89m
Kerb Weight	3724lb/1.662ton	1689kg
Engine
Engine displacement	4086cc	249cu in
Cylinders	6
Cylinder Layout	Inline
Valve operation	Side Valve
Power Output	100bhp @ 3400rpm	99PS @ 3400rpm
Specific Output	24bhp/litre	0.4bhp/cu in
Torque Output	197lbft @ 1200rpm	267Nm @ 1200rpm
Specific Torque	65Nm/litre
Fuel Type	Petrol
Fuel system	Single Carburettor
Carburettor make	Stromberg
Performance
Power to weight	60bhp/ton
Acceleration 0-50mph	14 seconds
Acceleration 0-60mph	20.6 seconds
Standing Qtr mile	21.9 seconds
Top speed	82mph	132km/h
Fuel consumption	15mpg	6km/l
Chassis
Engine location	Front
Engine alignment	Longitudinal
Driven wheels	Rear
Front Suspension	Independent Transverse Leaf
Rear Suspension	Beam axle half eliptic leaf
Brakes	Drums front and rear
Gearbox type	4 speed Manual
Number of gears	4