Overview
| Car Type | 16/80 Special Six |
| Date in Production | 1932 to 1934 |
| Number Sold | 267 |
| How many exist today? | 74 |
Technical Details
| Track Rear | 4ft 7¾in |
| Track Front | 4ft 8in |
| Length | Tourer 13ft in; Saloon 14ft 4in |
| Wheelbase | 10ft or 10ft 9in |
| Kerb Weight | Chassis 2cwt (11kg); Tourer 28.5wt (1448kg); Saloon 30cwt (1524kg) |
| RAC Rating | |
| Engine Manufacturer | Crossley modified by Lagonda |
| Type | 6 cylinder in line, pushrod overhead valves |
| Firing Order | 1-5-3-6-2-4 |
| Carburettor. | 2 x SU HV3 |
| Dynamo | Lucas |
| Bore X Stroke | 65 x 100mm |
| Ignition | Magneto - Scintilla PN6 |
| Displacement | 1991cc |
| Fuel System | SU Petrol lift, later SU Type L electric pump from 14 gallon tan |
| Clutch | single dry plate by Borg & Beck |
| Gearbox | Lagonda type Z, after 1932 ENV pre-selector gearbox |
| Coolant | water pump,and fan, temperature managed by thermostat which controlled the radiator slats |
| Specific Output |
Information
At the end of 1932 the same chassis at the last of the run of 4 cylinder 2 litres, the Continental, was used for the 16/80 which, instead of Lagonda’s four cylinder engine substituted a Crossley 2 litre six cylinder of 1991cc (63 x 100mm). The Crossley engine was substantially modified by Lagonda to increase power and torque and to ensure it was capable of being covered by Lagonda’s 10-year guarantee.
The radiator resumed its upright stance, but was of a new shape. Later 16/80s had the ENV Preselector gearbox available as an option and quite a number were so fitted. It became standard towards the end of 1933.
Some early 16/80 chassis were sent to fitted with Vandan Plas to have special bodies fitted.
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