2018 Formula 1 season preview
2018 DRIVERS AND TEAMS The runners and riders for the coming season MERCEDES First team entry 1954. Races entered 168. Wins 76. FLs 56. Poles 88. Driver titles 6. Position last year 1st A…
Brief Specification.
Engine : 6 cyl., 61 x 90, 1,577 c.c., 13.84 h.p. Tax £14. Pushrod o.h.v. 3 S.U. carburetters. 54 b.h.p. at 4,800 r.p.m. Transmission : Single dry-,plate clutch. 4 speed gear box, silent
2nd and 3rd, free Wheel. Open propeller shaft. Spiral bevel final drive.
Suspension : Semi-elliptic springs. with hydraulic shock-absorbers. Brakes : Lockheed hydraulic.
Steering : Manes Weller.
Dimensions : Tyres 4.75 x 18. Wheelbase 112g. Track 4′ 3g. Ground-clearance 6. Turning circle 40′. Battery 12v. 51 air.
Price : Open 4 seater or Hastings coupe (as tested) £395.