

Modern Times
Thank the lord for the unpredictability of motor racing. By Sunday morning in Melbourne we were badly worried. The new season stretched ahead with the prospect of two McLarens a…
Brief Specification.
Engine : 6 cylinder, 57 x 83 mm. bore and stroke, capacity 1,271 c.c. Tax £12. 2 S. U. carburettors, battery and coil ignition.
Clutch : Single plate.
Gearbox : 4 speeds, central change. Ratios, 17.5, 10.5, 6.64, 4.89. Reverse 17.5. Suspension : Semi-elliptic front and rear, hydraulic shock absorbers. Brakes : Lockheed hydraulic type,
with 12 inch drums.
Steering : Worm and wheel.
Dimensions: Wheelbase 7′ 61″. Track 3′ 9″. Overall chassis length Hy 9r, overall chassis width 4′ 8°, road clearance 61-, turning circle 39N, chassis weight 10 owls. Tyre size 27″ x 4.75″. Tank capacity 5 gallons.