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''Note: This is a sub-section of [[Lagonda: Cars]] | ''Note: This is a sub-section of [[Lagonda: Cars]] | ||
1938-40. 85 cars made (67 of the short chassis and 18 long chassis). | |||
It was announced at the 1937 London Motor Show. | |||
The LG6 chassis is based on the one used on the V12 model lengthened by 3.5 in (89 mm) to cater for the longer engine fitted. Suspension is independent torsion bar front suspension and live rear axle with Spiral bevel gear final drive. The braking system is Lockheed hydraulic. | |||
The 4453 cc Straight-six engine with pushrod operated overhead valves was bought in from [[Henry Meadows]] of Wolverhampton and previously used in the LG45 model Drive is to the rear wheels through a single dry plate clutch and four-speed gearbox. | |||
Standard coachwork included saloon, tourer, coupé and sedanca styles. The tourer was also available in Rapide version and had a higher compression ratio engine but only two were sold. | |||
The car can be distinguished from the V12 by the twin long trumpet horns on either side of the radiator grille. | |||
1938 Shown as a Drop-head Coupe and De Ville models. | |||
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* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lagonda_LG6 Wikipedia] | |||
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Latest revision as of 08:46, 23 July 2020
Note: This is a sub-section of Lagonda: Cars
1938-40. 85 cars made (67 of the short chassis and 18 long chassis).
It was announced at the 1937 London Motor Show.
The LG6 chassis is based on the one used on the V12 model lengthened by 3.5 in (89 mm) to cater for the longer engine fitted. Suspension is independent torsion bar front suspension and live rear axle with Spiral bevel gear final drive. The braking system is Lockheed hydraulic.
The 4453 cc Straight-six engine with pushrod operated overhead valves was bought in from Henry Meadows of Wolverhampton and previously used in the LG45 model Drive is to the rear wheels through a single dry plate clutch and four-speed gearbox.
Standard coachwork included saloon, tourer, coupé and sedanca styles. The tourer was also available in Rapide version and had a higher compression ratio engine but only two were sold.
The car can be distinguished from the V12 by the twin long trumpet horns on either side of the radiator grille.
1938 Shown as a Drop-head Coupe and De Ville models.
See Also
Sources of Information