1954 HENRY J CORSAIR specs, photo & performance data (since middle 1953 for North America U.S.)

1954 HENRY J CORSAIR ( since middle 1953 for North America U.S.) specifications & performance data

analysis of the competition

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1954 HENRY J CORSAIR
basic data listing

Identification data

HENRY J CORSAIR
as offered for 1954 since middle 1953 in North America U.S.

Country of origin:
USA

Make:
Henry J
Model:
Henry J

1951-1954
Type:
K54 Corsair

1954-1954
Optional equipment:
EEC segmentation:
D (large cars)
Class:
compact / small family car
Body style:
fastback sedan
Doors:
2
Traction:
RWD (rear- wheel drive)

Basic dimensions

Length:
4616 mm / 181.75 in
Wheelbase:
2540 mm / 100 in

Fuel capacity:
50 liter / 13.2 U.S. gal / 11 imp. gal
Drag coefficient (Cw-Wert):

Cd claimed:
Cd estimated by a-c:
0.6

Inside and outside dimensions, turning circle, track, capacities, etc.:

Weights

Curb weight (without a driver):

Dry weight:

Shipping weight:
1091 kg / 2405 lbs
Curb weight estimated:
1150 kg / 2540 lbs
Gross weight GVWR:

Payload:

Payload estimated:

Sales markets

North America

U.S.

Related models:

ALLSTATE

Powertrain

Engine manufacturer:
Willys ""Hurricane"" F-Head 134
Engine type:
spark-ignition 4-stroke
Fuel type:
petrol (gasoline)
Fuel system:
carburetor
Charge system:
naturally aspirated
Valves per cylinder:
2
Valves timing:
Additional features:
Carter YF 832S 1-barrel

Emission control:
Cylinders alignment:
Line 4
Displacement:
2199 cm3 / 133.9 cui
Power net:

Torque:

Power gross:
51 kW / 69 PS / 68 hp (SAE)

/ 4000
Torque gross:
155 Nm / 114 ft-lb

/ 2000

Drivetrain

Gearbox:
Transmission type:
manual

Number of gears:
3

Standard tires:
5.90 - 15

Check 1954 HENRY J CORSAIR alternative wheel and tire sizes

Gear ratios, final drive, etc.:

Detailed specs and comparison

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Factory claim

Top speed:

0-60 mph (s):
0-100 km/h (s):
0-1/4 mile (s):
0-1 km (s):

Fuel consumption:

ECE 90/120/city (comb.):

EU urban/extra-urban/comb.:

ADR82 urban/extra-urban/comb.:

EPA city/highway (combined):

EPA-2008 city/highway:

AS2877 city/highway:

CND FTP city/highway:

NBR7024 city/highway/comb.:

60-mode:

10-15 mode:

JC08 mode:

ProfessCars™ estimation ©
(for the car with basic curb weight, full fuel tank and 90 kg (200 lbs) load)

Top speed:
123 km/h / 76 mph
(theor. without speed governor)

Acceleration:

0-100 km/h (s):
22.7
0-160 km/h (s):

0-60 mph (s):
20.8
0-100 mph (s):

Drag times:

0- 1/4mile (s):
21.9
0- 1km (s):
41.3

Acceleration in gears, performance graphs, fuel consumption in different road conditions, etc.:

Fuel consumption
average combined:

l/100km:
12.4
mpg (imp.):
22.8
mpg (U.S.):
19
km/l:
8.1

Driving range

average combined:
404 km / 250 miles

Examples of the direct competition of HENRY J CORSAIR in 1954:

(all performance data from ProfessCars™ simulation, top speed theor. without speed governor)

The same class cars with similiar kind of fuel, power and type of transmission:

1954 CITROEN 11 BL LEGERE Europe North America 1.9-litre / 117 cui 42 kW / 57 PS / 56 hp (net) 43.5 kW / 59 PS / 58 hp (brake)
1954 EMW 340/2 Europe 2-litre / 120 cui 40.5 kW / 55 PS / 54 hp (DIN)
1954 FIAT 1900 Europe 1.9-litre / 116 cui 44 kW / 60 PS / 59 hp (effective)
1954 HENRY J CORSAIR overdrive North America U.S. 2.2-litre / 134 cui 51 kW / 69 PS / 68 hp (SAE)

The same class cars with similiar performance (1/4 mile times) and kind of fuel, with manual transmission:

1954 FIAT 1900 Europe 129 km/h / 80 mph est. 0-1/4 mile 22.2 s est. 0-1 km 41.9 s est. 0-60 mph 21.8 s est. 0-100 km/h 23.8 s
1954 FIAT 1900A Europe North America 134 km/h / 83 mph est. 0-1/4 mile 21.6 s est. 0-1 km 40.4 s est. 0-60 mph 19.8 s est. 0-100 km/h 21.5 s
1954 HENRY J CORSAIR overdrive North America U.S. 125 km/h / 78 mph est. 0-1/4 mile 21.7 s est. 0-1 km 41.2 s est. 0-60 mph 20 s est. 0-100 km/h 21.9 s

The same class cars with similiar performance (1/4 mile times) and kind of fuel, with automatic or automatized transmission:

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