FACTS ABOUT BROOKLANDS.
FACTS ABOUT BROOKLANDS. By CAPT. A. W. PHILLIPS, M.C. THE idea of the Track was conceived by Mr. Locke King, who, himself an ardent motorist, watched the growth of the…
Engine : 8 cylinders, 86 mm. bore, 108 mm. stroke, capacity 4,982 c.c. R.A.C. Rating 36.9 h.p. Overhead valves, push-rod operated.
Coil ignition. Double vertical carburettor. Clutch-engaged Roots supercharger. Gear-box : 4 speeds and reverse. Third gear direct. Geared-up top,
semi-automatic change. Ratios, 3.03, 4.88, 7.8 and 15.6 to 1. Central change. Suspension : All wheels inde
pendently sprung. Spiral springs. Dimensions : /Wheelbase 10ft. 9iin.
Track, front 4ft. 11 4n., rear 4ft.
10iin. Weight with two-seater body 41 cwts.
Price : £1,890.