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Speedometers and the law
Sir. With reference to the letter from Mr. R.T. Torrance of Melksham on the subject of accuracy of speedometers, if my memory serves me correctly the law does not require…
Specification.
Engine: 4 cyl., 63 x 90 m.m. bore and stroke, capacity 1122 c.c., 3-bearing balanced crankshaft, 3-bearing camshaft, overhead inlet valves, side exhaust valves, pressure lubrication throughout. Cooling by thermo-syphon.
Gear-box. 4 speeds, 21, 13, 7.5 and 5.5. to 1. Central gear lever.
Steering : worm and nut.
.Suspension : Semielliptic springs with shock absorbers.
Magna type wire wheels with 27 x 4.40 Dunlop tyres.
Brakes : Self-servo shoes on all wheels operated by pedal. Hand-brake operates on transmission.
Dimensions : Wheelbase, 9ft. Oiin. Track 4f1. Turning circles, right 40ft., left 36ft. Gin.
Price .• £295.