The story of . . . Diva
No Prima Donna In the early 'sixties, Diva cars burst into British racing and were extraordinary successful in the popular small-engined class. With literally hundreds of victories — including two…
Brief Specification.
Engine : 4 cyl. 82 x 92 mm., 1,944 c.c., 16.7 h.p. Tax £17. Side valves. 3 bearing crankshaft. Comp. ratio 6 to 1. 45 Lh.p. at 3,600 r.p.m. Zenith down-draught carburetter. Battery and coil
Clutch : Single dry plate with flexible hub.
Gearbox : 4 speed and reverse, unit mounting with engine. Synchromesh top and third. Ratios 17.6, 9.31, 7.25 and 4.6 to 1. Central change. Transmission : Open propel I r
shaft.
Rear Axle : Spiral bevel.
Springs : Semi-elliptic, hydraulic shock-absorbers. Brakes : Lockheed hydraulic, double
master cylinder. Transmission hand-brake.
Steering : Worm and wheel. Turning circle 36 ft.
Battery : 12v. 57 a.h.
Fuel Supply : 15 gall, rear tank, pump feed.
Dimensions : Wheelbase 9ft. 10ins. Track 411. 7in. Tyres, 5.50 x 17 Ground clearance 7ins.
Performance _figures : Maximum speeds, 2nd 42 m.p.h., 3rd 50 m.p.h., top 65 m.p.h. Fuel consumption 20 m.p.g. Brakes, 60ft. from 40 m.p.h.
Price : Pillarless saloon, as tested, 2382 10s.