Aston Engines
Sir, In the Aston Martin article last month, the author states that the engine subsequent to the 2992cc development of the 2500cc 'six' was designed by Tadek Marek. The engine…
BRIEF SPECIFICATION Bore stroke
Engine : 6 cylinders. Bore 76.2 Min., stroke 127 mm., capacity 3,455 c.c. R.A.C. rating 21.6 h.p. Tax t16 10s. Side by side valves. Downdraught carburetter, Coll ignition.
Gearbox : Three speeds and reverse. Synehr0-mesh on 2nd and top gears. Ratios : 4.0, 6.6, and 10.0 to 1. Central, remote change.
Suspension : Half-elliptic springs. Luvax double-acting hydraulic shock-absorbers. Brakes : Lockheed hydraulic operation with neehank4 emergency book-up.
Dimensions : Wheelbase 10 ft. 0, in.
Track 4ft. 9i in.
Turning Circle 42 feet.
Price : Four-door, four light, sliding roof saloon, £695.