1953 Cunningham C4R
At the 1953 24 Hours of Le Mans, Briggs Cunningham attempted the first all-American win with three different cars including this C4R which Charles Moran and John Gordon Bonnet piloted to 10th overall. See full 1953 Cunningham C4R image gallery.
In Detail
| type | Racing Car |
| engine | Chrysler Firepower V8 |
| position | Front, Longitudinal |
| aspiration | Natural |
| block material | Cast Iron |
| valvetrain | Pushrod OHV |
| fuel feed | 4 Zenith Carburettors |
| displacement | 5424 cc / 330.98999 in³ |
| bore | 96.8 mm / 3.8 in |
| stroke | 92.1 mm / 3.63 in |
| power | 223.7 kw / 300 bhp |
| specific output | 55.31 bhp per litre |
| bhp/weight | 260.87 bhp per tonne |
| body / frame | Aluminum Body over Steel Frame |
| driven wheels | RWD |
| curb weight | 1150 kg / 2535.75 lbs |
| wheelbase | 2540 mm / 100 in |
| front track | 1372 mm / 54 in |
| rear track | 1372 mm / 54 in |
| length | 3937 mm / 155 in |
| top speed | ~250 kph / 155.25 mph |
