1948-1952
Engine: | Cast iron block and cylinder head. Cast sump Four cylinders set in-line with side valves |
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Capacity: | 918.636cc |
Bore & Stroke: | 57mm x 90mm |
Compression: | 6.5:1 / 6.7:1 |
Carburettor: | Single horizontal SU H1 type |
Fuel Pump: | SU type L |
Transmission: | Rear Wheel drive from front mounted engine. 4-speed gearbox bolted to rear engine plate. Synchromesh on 2nd, 3rd, and top gears. Clutch, Borg and Beck 6¼in dry plate |
Gear Ratios: | Reverse 3.95:1, First 3.95:1, Second 2.3:1, Third 1.54:1, Top 1.000:1 |
Overall ratios: | Reverse 17.994:1, First 17.994:1, Second 10.477:1, Third 7.015:1, Top 4.55:1 |
Dimensions & Weight 2-door Saloon | Overall width 5ft Overall length 12ft 3½in Overall height 4ft 10in (13½cwt) |
Ground clearance: | 6 3/4in |
Wheelbase & track: | Wheelbase 7ft 2in Track - 4ft 2 5/16 |
Suspension: | Front - Independent by torsion bars and links, Rear - Half-eliptic leaf springs |
Steering: | Rack and pinion 2¼ turns lock to lock Turning circle 35ft |
Brakes: | Lockheed hydraulic, 7in diameter drums. Front - two leading shoes. Rear - one leading and one trailing shoe |
Wheels & Tyres: | 14in pressed steel disc, 4 bolt fixings, Tyres - 5.00x14 |