
Barry Sheene
Motorsport lost one of its true characters when Barry Sheene succumbed to cancer at the age of 52. An emotional and victorious appearance at the 2002 Goodwood Revival Meeting proved…
Brief Specification.
Engine : 6-cylinder, 57 x 83 mm. bore and stroke, capacity 1,271 c.c. Tax £12.
Gearbox : 4 speeds, central change. Ratios 17.5, 11.35. 6.64 and 4.89 to 1. Reverse 17.5,
Dimensions : Wheelbase 7ft. 6itin. Track 3ft. 9in. front, 3ft. Gin, rear. Overall chassis width 4ft. Skin. Clearance 6fin., turning circle 39ft. Chassis weight 10 cwts.
Tyres. Dunlop 27 x 4.75in. or 27 x 4.40in.
Engine speed at 60 m.p.h. on top gear, 3,720 r.p.m.