Disastrous Portuguese Rally
People have been predicting it since the World Championship began, wondering how on earth an event as highly popular with spectators as the Portuguese Rally could continue year after year…
Brief Specification.
Engine : Six cylinder, 75 rnm. and 110 mm. bore and stroke. Capacity 2,916 c.c. Tax £21. Push-rod operated overhead valves. One down-draught Zenith carburetter. Coil ignition.
Gearbox : Four speed and reverse. Ratios 4.9, 7.1, 10.9 and 19.6 to 1. Right hand change.
Rear Axle : Spiral bevel.
Suspension. : Half elliptic.
Brakes : Hydraulic.
Dimensions : Wheelbase 10ft. Track 4ft. 7iin.
Weight of saloon : 34 cwt.
Price with saloon body : £825.