
Derek Bell honoured
Derek Bell has been awarded the title of Honoured Citizen of Le Mans. He is only the fourth driver to receive this accolade in nearly 80 years. The others are…
Technical Features And Brief Specification
6-cylinder 0.H.V. engine. Bore 65 nun. Stroke 96 mm. Capacity 1,911 c.c. Tax .212. Rated hp. 15.71 h.p. Forced feed lubrication throughout, including littleend bearings. Four-bearing diametrically balanced crankshaft. Engine and gearbox flexible mounted. Synchromesh four. speed gearbox. Gear ratios : Top 3.9; Third 5.3; Second 8 to 1; First 14 to 1. Tubular chassis frame. Independent suspension and steering of front wheels (see illustration). Hydraulic shock absorbers incorporated in chassis. Powerful fourwheel brakes.
High-geared steering (positive, yet light). Bosch equipment. One-shot chassis lubrication. Permanent jacking system. Head-lamps dimming control foot-operated. Thermostatically controlled radiator shutters. Turning circle 30 feet.
Ground clearance 8 inches. Weight approximately 15 cwt. Price £460 (2-litre sports, completely equipped); 14-litre model £398.