
Arctic Rally
Mention the words Yorkshire Moors and Blizzard in the same sentence and you will immediately produce visions of trucks and cars stranded in rows, snow piled high against their sides,…
Principal Characteristics.
Engine : Two 6-cylinder units. Bore and Stroke : 65 x 88 mm. Capacity : 3,495 c.c. Maximum Power : 300 h.p. Maximum Speed : 4,800 r.p.rn. Compression Ratio : 51 to 1. Valves : 2 per cylinder, overhead at 900
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Camshafts : Overhead, 2 per engine.
Timing : Inlet, opens : 5′ lead ; closes : 350 la,. Exhaust opens : 45′ lead, closes 13° lag. Crankshafts : On 5 plain bearings. Connecting Rods. H-Section.
Pistons : Aluminium, 4 rings.
Ignition : Bosch coils.
Lubrication : Forced, single pump per engine.
Carburettors : Memini.
Superchargers : Roots type.
Clutches : Dry-plate.
Gearboxes : 4-speeds. Transmission : Two cardan shafts, enclosed in
torque tubes.
Wheels. Rudge-Whitworth. Tyres : 30 x 6′.
Wheelbase : 9ft. 6ins.
Track : 4ft. 9ins.