Continental notes, June 1973
Monica There are many young designers who eventually achieve their aim in life by designing a racing car, be it a Formula Ford or a Grand Prix car, and others…
Brief Specification
Engine 6 cylinders, 57 x 84,
1,287 c.c., I208 h.p. Tax £12. Single o.h.c. 4-bearing crankshaft. Twin S. U. carburetters. Rot ax battery and coil ignition. 14 mm. plugs. Pump cooling.
l’ransmission : Heavy-duty type clutch. 4-speed twin-top gearbox, remote control. Ratios 1st 21 . 5, 2nd 11 .9, 3rd 6.98, top 5.125 to 1. Hardy-Spicer prop. shaft with metal universals. I floating back axle, spiral bevel final drive.
Chassis : Underslung at rear. Tubular cross-members, with centre Xshape brace on saloon ‘model. Suspension : springs fore and aft. Friction shock absorbers,
Steering : Cam steering, adjustable rake. 30 ft. turning circle.
Brakes : Cable ,-operated. 12-inch drums. Wheels : Rudge Whitworth racing type, knock-off caps, 18 in. rims
for 2 and 4-seater, 19 on saloon.
Tyres : 4.75 x 18.
Fuel’: 10 gallon rear tznk on 2 and 4-seater ; 11 gallon on saloon. S. U. electric pump. Consumption : 25 m.p.g. approx.
Dimensions : Wheelbase 8ft., track 3ft. Sin.
Price : 2-seater, £305 ; 4-seater, as tested, 4335 ; ” K.N.” Pillarless 4-door saloon, 2399.