1952-1956
| Engine: | Cast iron block and cylinder head. Pressed steel sump Four cylinders set in-line with overhead valves |
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| Capacity: | 803cc |
| Bore & Stroke: | 58mm x 76mm |
| Compression: | 7.2:1 |
| Maximum Torque: | 40lbs/ft at 2400rpm |
| Maximum Power: | 30bhp at 4800 |
| Carburettor: | Single SU H1 type 1 1/8in |
| Fuel Pump: | SU type L |
| Air cleaner: | Dry gauze type |
| 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 5.174:1, First 4.09:1, Second 2.588:1, Third 1.679:1, Top 1.000:1 |
| Overall ratios: | Reverse 27.38:1, First 21.618:1, Second 13.69:1, Third 8.88:1, Top 5.286:1 |
| Final Drive: | Hypoid axle 7/37. Two pinion differential. Final drive ratio 5.286:1 |
| Dimensions & Weight | 2-door Saloon (15cwt) Overall width5ft 1in Overall length 12ft 4in Overall height 5ft 0in 4-door Saloon (15 3/4cwt) Overall width5ft 1in Overall length 12ft 4in Overall height 5ft 0in Convertable (15cwt) Overall width5ft 1in Overall length 12ft 4in Overall height 5ft 0in Traveller (16½ cwt) Overall width5ft 1in Overall length 12ft 5in Overall height 5ft 0in |
| Ground clearance: | 6 3/4in |
| Wheelbase & track: | Wheelbase 7ft 2in Track - Front 4ft 2 5/8in, Rear 4ft 2 5/16in |
| Suspension: | Front - Independent by torsion bars and links, Rear - Half-eliptic leaf springs |
| Steering: | Rack and pinion 2½ turns lock to lock Turning circle 33ft |
| 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 |
| Bodywork: | Designed by Issigonis, unitary all steel construction, assemble at Cowley. 2 dorr and 4 door Saloons, Convertibles and Traveller available. Traveller rear section constructed with external ash frame and aluminium panelling, including roof |
| Electrical system: | Positive earth. 12V, 43 amp/hr battery mounted on tray in engine bay. Positive earth Lucas dynamo type C39PV/2 with Lucas compensated voltage control box and coil ignition. Headlamps Lucas double dip 42/36W. Semaphore trafficators 3W |
| Performance: | Maximum speed 62mph. Maximum in gears 1st 18mph, 2nd 30mph, 3rd 45mph |
| Acceleration: | 0-30 8.5secs, 0-40 15.1 secs, 0-50 29.2 secs, 0-60 52.5 secs; standing ¼ mile 27.1 secs |
| Fuel Consumption: | 36-40mpg |
