Engine

Brief Specification.

Engine : Six cylinders in line cast in two groups of three, with one piece detachable aluminium head carrying overhead valves in bronze seat ings. Valves operated by push rods. 108 x 140 in.m. bore and stroke, capacity 7.7 litres approx. Seven-bearing nickel chrome steel crankshaft. Single dry-plate clutch and 4 speed gearbox in unit with engine.

Rear axle : Fully floating with offset hypoid bevel drive.

Brakes : Servo assisted brakes on all wheels operated by pedal. Separate system operating independent shoes in rear drums controlled by hand brake.

Steering : Worm and nut.

Suspension: Long semielliptic springs with dampers. Spring leaves and all chassis parts including steering pivots and brake mechanism lubricated by foot pump on dash.

Tyres : 32″ x 6.75″ Dunlop reinforced.

Petrol tank : 20 gallons carried at rear of chassis.

Ignition : Two independent systems by magneto and battery, synchronised and automatically controlled.

Electrical installation .• 12 volt system of Rolls-Royce design and manufacture. Dynamo with automatically variable output.

Dimensions (short chassis) :— Wheelbase 12ft. Track (front) 4ft. 10iins., rear 5ft.

Price : Phantom II Continental touring saloon 22,542.