Date of manufacture |
1959 – 1964 |
Bodywork type(s) |
Saloon and Coupe |
Engine |
Type |
2 cylinder four stroke boxer, air cooled |
Capacity |
697cc |
Bore x stroke |
78mm x 73mm |
Power |
30 bhp @ 5000rpm |
Compression |
7.5:1 |
Carburettors |
1, Solex 34 mm downdraught |
Valve design |
V-pattern overhead |
Valve gear |
Gear-driven central camshaft. Push rods, rockers, tappets and springs |
Electrics |
12 volt, “Dynastart” system |
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Transmission |
Clutch |
Dry single disc |
Gearbox ratios |
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1st |
3.54:1 |
|
2nd |
1.94:1 |
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3rd |
1.27:1 |
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4th |
0.839:1 |
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Axle ratio |
|
5.43 |
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Synchromesh |
1st – 4th |
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Chassis |
Frame |
Unitary construction with steel bodywork |
Suspension |
Front: Leading trailing arms, coil springs and hydraulic dampers |
Rear: Trailing arms, coil springs and hydraulic dampers |
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Steering |
Rack & pinion |
Brakes |
Front & rear: hydraulic |
Handbrake: cable on rear wheels |
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Dimensions |
Wheelbase |
2120mm |
Track front/rear |
1270mm/1200mm |
Length/width |
3540mm x 1480mm |
Tyres |
5.50 x 12 |
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General |
Fuel capacity |
30 litres |
Max speed |
Saloon 75 mph; Coupe 78 mph |
Number produced |
82,037 |
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