Dire straights...
…and the corners weren’t much better either. While we like to celebrate the great race tracks in history, some haven’t always met with universal approval. Adam Cooper recalls the stinkers…
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.