WHAT SPORTING MOTORISTS OWE TO THE CYCLE TRADE
WHAT SPORTING MOTORISTS OWE TO THE CYCLE TRADE. By MAYNARD ROWLAND. HISTORY repeats itself, in the use of mechanism, just as in national story. Our attitude to both histories is…
THE AUSTIN A6o COUNTRYMAN ESTATE CAR
Engine : Four cylinders, 76.2 < 88.9 mm. (1,622 c.c.).
Push-rod-operated overhead valves. 8.3-to-I compression-ratio. 61 b.h.p. (gross) at 4,500 r.p.m.
Gear ratios: 1st, 16.55 to I; 2nd, 10.08 LO 1; 3rd, 6.25 to i ; top, 4.55 to r. Tyres : 5.90 14 Dunlop, on bolt-on steel disc wheels. Weight : I ton 3 cwt. qtr. (without occupants but ready
for the road, with just under 3 gallons of petrol). Steering ratio : 2. turns, lock-to-lock.
Fuel capacity : to gallons (Estimated range : 290 miles.) Wheelbase 8 ft. 41 in.
Track : Front, 4 ft. 2:; in.; rear, 4 ft. 3 in.
Dimensions : 14 ft. 9:i in. .< 5 ft. 3 in. -< 5 ft. o in. (high). Price : £670 (4;978 6s. 5d. inclusive of purchase tax). Radio extra.
Makers : The Austin Motor company Ltd., Longbridge, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England.