1962-1972
| Engine: | Cast iron block and cylinder head. Pressed steel sump Four cylinders in-line with overhead valves pushrod operated Capacity: 1098cc Bore & Stroke: 64.58mm x 83.72mm |
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| Compression: | 8.5:1 (High Compression Engine) |
| Maximum Torque: | 60lbs/ft at 2500rpm |
| Maximum Power: | 48bhp at 5100 |
| Carburettor: | Single SU H2 type 1¼ in |
| Fuel Pump: | SU type L |
| Air cleaner: | Cooper dry type, with paper element |
| 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 7¼in dry plate |
| Gear Ratios: | Reverse 4.664:1, First 3.628:1, Second 2.172:1, Third 1.412:1, Top 1.000:1 |
| Overall ratios: | Reverse 19.665:1, First 15.276:1, Second 9.169:1, Third 5.950:1, Top 4.220:1 |
| Final Drive: | three quarter floating rear axle. Hypoid axle 9/38. Final drive ratio 4.22:1 |
| Dimensions & Weight2-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 ¾in |
| 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, Front 8in diameter drums Rear 7in diameter drums. Front - two leading shoes. Rear - one leading and one trailing shoe |
| Wheels & Tyres: | 14in pressed steel disc, 4 stud fixing, Tyres - 5.20x14 tubeless |
| Bodywork: | Designed by Issigonis, unitary all steel construction, 2/4 dr Saloon and Converibles assembled at Cowley. 1962 Travellers assembled at Abingdon |
| Electrical system: | Positive earth. 12V, 43 amp/hr battery mounted on tray in engine bay. Positive earth Lucas dynamo type C40-1 with Lucas control box RB106/2 and coil ignition Lucas LA12. Flashing indicator unit Lucas FL5 Headlamps Lucas double dip 42/36W. |
| Performance: | Maximum speed 78mph. Maximum in gears 1st 27.5mph, 2nd 41.5mph, 3rd 68mph |
| Acceleration: | 0-30 6.4secs, 0-40 9.8 secs, 0-50 15.8 secs, 0-60 24.2 secs; standing ¼ mile 22.9 secs |
| Fuel Consumption: | 36-40mpg |
