| Lagonda LG45 | |
|---|---|
 A 1936 Lagonda LG45, in Lethbridge, Canada in 2007. | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Lagonda |
| Production | 1936–1937 Around 278–303 cars, including 25 Rapides. [1] |
| Body and chassis | |
| Body style | Tourer Coupé |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 4.5 L Meadows straight 6 engine |
| Transmission | 4-speed manual |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 129 in (3,277 mm) |
The Lagonda LG45 is a sports car built by the British Lagonda company from 1936 until 1937. It was an evolution of the Lagonda M45.
The name of the car comes from the L.G. Motors brand and the displacement of its engine being 4.5 litres. It was unveiled in September 1935. [2] It had hydraulic shock absorbers.
In 1936, a Lagonda LG45 was entered in the 24 Hours of Spa, it finished in fourth place and was driven by Richard Seaman and Freddie Clifford. [3] [4] It also entered the 1936 French Grand Prix, and the 1937 24 Hours of Le Mans.
