Common-sense cuts
Motor racing's governing body has come up with some pitiful ideas in recent weeks, most notably the suggestion that a pace car should be used to tighten up F1 fields whenever…
BRIEF SPECIFICATION
Engine ,• Eight cylinders. Two blocks of four cylinders at 90 degrees. Bore 78 mm., stroke 95 mm., capacity 3,630 c.c. R.A.C. rating 30.01 h.p. Side valves. Double downdmught carburetter. Coil ignition.
Gear-box : Three Speeds and reverse. Synchro-mesh second and top, Ratios 4.11, 6.59 and 11.59 to 1.
Suspension : Transverse half-elliptic springs.
Brakes : Cable operated.
Dimensions : Wheelbase 9 it. 4 hi.
Track : Front 4 ft. 7 in. Rear 4 ft. Of in.
Weight of four-door saloon 26 cwt.
Price : £250.