

Reflections in the Southern Hemisphere
For the first time since the Brazilian Grand Prix at Rio de Janeiro started the 1985 World Championship season back in March, the Formula One fraternity ventured into the Southern…
Brief Specification.
Engine : 4 cyl. 82 x 92 mm., 1,944 c.c., 16.7 h.p. Tax £17. Side valves. 3 bearing crankshaft. Comp. ratio 6 to 1. 45 Lh.p. at 3,600 r.p.m. Zenith down-draught carburetter. Battery and coil
Clutch : Single dry plate with flexible hub.
Gearbox : 4 speed and reverse, unit mounting with engine. Synchromesh top and third. Ratios 17.6, 9.31, 7.25 and 4.6 to 1. Central change. Transmission : Open propel I r
shaft.
Rear Axle : Spiral bevel.
Springs : Semi-elliptic, hydraulic shock-absorbers. Brakes : Lockheed hydraulic, double
master cylinder. Transmission hand-brake.
Steering : Worm and wheel. Turning circle 36 ft.
Battery : 12v. 57 a.h.
Fuel Supply : 15 gall, rear tank, pump feed.
Dimensions : Wheelbase 9ft. 10ins. Track 411. 7in. Tyres, 5.50 x 17 Ground clearance 7ins.
Performance _figures : Maximum speeds, 2nd 42 m.p.h., 3rd 50 m.p.h., top 65 m.p.h. Fuel consumption 20 m.p.g. Brakes, 60ft. from 40 m.p.h.
Price : Pillarless saloon, as tested, 2382 10s.