1956-1962
| Engine: | Cast iron block and cylinder head. Pressed steel sump 4 cylinders set in-line overhead valves pushrod operated |
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| Capacity: | 948cc |
| Bore & Stroke: | 62.9mm x 76.2mm |
| Compression: | 8.3:1 (High Compression engine) |
| Maximum Torque: | 50lbs/ft at 2500rpm |
| Maximum Power: | 37bhp at 4750 |
| Carburettor: | Single SU H2 type 1¼ in |
| Fuel Pump: | SU type L |
| Air cleaner: | A.C. t |
| Transmission: | Rear Wheel drive from front mounted engine. 4-speed gearbox bolted to rear engine plate. Remote control gearchange.Synchromesh on 2nd, 3rd, and top gears. Clutch, Borg and Beck 6¼in dry plate |
| Gear Ratios: | Reverse 4.664:1, First 3.628:1, Second 2.374:1, Third 1.412:1, Top 1.000:1 |
| Overall ratios: | Reverse 21.221:1, First 16.507:1, Second 10.802:1, Third 6.425:1, Top 4.555:1 |
| Final Drive: | three quarter floating rear axle. Hypoid axle 9/41. Two pinion differential. Final drive ratio 4.55:1 |
| Dimensions & Weight | 2-door Saloon (15½cwt) 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 stud fixings, Tyres - 5.20x14 tubeless |
| Bodywork: | Designed by Issigonis, unitary all steel construction, assemble at Cowley. 2/4 door Saloons, Convertibles assembled at Cowley. Travellers assembled at Abingdon from 1960. 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 75.1mph. Maximum in gears 1st 23.4mph, 2nd 35.2mph, 3rd 60.5mph |
| Acceleration: | 0-30 6.8secs, 0-40 12.1 secs, 0-50 18.5 secs, 0-60 30.0 secs; standing ¼ mile 24.2 secs |
| Fuel Consumption: | 37-44mpg |
