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Book Reviews, May 1954, May 1954
"The Motor Year Book," compiled by Laurence Pomeroy, M.S.A.E.. F.R.S.A., and R. L. de Burgh Walkerley. (Temple Press, Ltd., Bowling Green Lane, E.C.1, 226 pages, 7 1/2 in. by 10…
Brief Specification.
Engine : Bore 65 mm., stroke 88 mm. (2,336 c.c.). Tax £18. Overhead valves, operated by two overhead camshafts. 10 bearing crankshaft. Forced feed lubrication by gear pump. Coil ignition, Alfa Romeo carburettor and supercharger. Transmission : Multiple plate
clutch. 4-speed gear box.
Central change. Torque tube. Back axle : Crown and bevel. Suspension : Semi elliptic
springs fore and aft. Steering : W orm and wheel. Wheelbase : 10′ 2″ or 9′ 2″. Track : 4′ 61V.
Weight. About 22 cwt.
Fuel capacity and consumption: 24 gallons, 14 m.P.g.