| Lagonda 16/80 | |
| Manufacturer: | Lagonda |
| Production: | 1932–1934 |
| Predecessor: | Lagonda 2-litre |
| Body Style: | 2 door sports, 4-door tourer, 4 door saloon |
| Engine: | 1991 cc ohv 6 cylinder[1] |
| Length: | 1700NaN0[2] |
| Width: | 660NaN0 |
| Wheelbase: | 1200NaN0 |
The Lagonda 16/80 was a sports touring car introduced by Lagonda in 1932, replacing the company's 4-cylinder 2-litre model.
The first part of its name referred to its Fiscal horsepower rating of 16 (actually 15.7).[1] Under naming conventions common at the time, the second number in its name might have referred to the car's bhp. However, actual power output fell a long way short of 80 bhp, leading one well informed owner to suggest that it may have referred to the car's claimed top speed of 80 mph (129 km/h).[1]
The car was unusual in being the only Lagonda to be offered with a Crossley engine.[3] However, each engine purchased was stripped down by Lagonda, checked and rebuilt according to their own specifications before becoming the heart of a 16/80.[1] It was fitted with twin HV3 type SU carburettors.
In 1933 the option of a E.N.V preselector gear-box became available.[3] When new the car was guaranteed for nine years.[1] However, a condition of the guarantee was that it be returned to the manufacturers every three years for a thorough overhaul and update, which would have been provided only at considerable cost.[1] The car was dropped by Lagonda, shortly before the firm's dramatic rescue from financial collapse by Alan Good, at the end of in 1934.[3]
According to the Lagonda Club, 261 were made.