Matters of moment, November 1985
The design matters Looking at design trends towards the close of another year, one sees that racing and rallying still appear to have useful lessons to contribute, because many aspects…
Brief Specification.
Engine : 4 cylinders, 69 mm. bore and 98 mm. stroke, capacity 1,470 c.c. R.A.C. rating 11.9 h.p. Tzvo overhead camshafts driven from rear vertical shaft. Coil ignition. One Solex carburettor.
Gearbox : 4 speeds and reverse. Silent third, synchro-mesh third and top. Remote control centre gear-lever. Ratios 4.75, 6.71, 9.5 and 14.8 to 1.
Suspension : Semi-elliptic front. Quarter-elliptic rear.
Dimensions : Track 9 ft. 21 ins. ‘Wheelbase 4 ft. 21 ins. Weight
with four-seater body 21 cwts. Price : 2445.