Donington and the British GP – Digging for the truth
The doubters who believe Donington Park has little hope of hosting the British Grand Prix in 2010 look likely to be proved right. But why has the race’s future been…
Brief Specification.
Engine : 12 cyl. 87.27 x 101.56 mm. 7297.29 c.c. 56.7 h.p. Tax £57. Side valves. Double down-draught
carburetter built as one. Max. revs. 3200. Comp. ratios, 6 to 1 or 6.33 to 1. Coil ignition.
Transmission : Single plate clutch. 3 speed gearbox, synchromesh. Choice of ratios, 4.44, 6.74, 10.86 to 1, or 469, 7.15, 11.53 to 1. Open prop. shaft. Hypoid backale.
Steering : Worm and roller.
Brakes Mechanical. V acuum boosted pedal. Springs: Semi-elliptics. Front 42″ x 21ff, rear 60 e x 21′. Ride con
trol. Hydraulic 2-way shockabsorbers.
Price : On application.