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A grand prix track was a tricky thing to fit into the principality of Monaco, but Antony Noghes's drive made it happen, and in 1929 the most glamorous motor race…
Brief Specification.
Engine : 6-cylinder, 57 x 83 mm. bore and stroke, capacity 1,271 c.c. Tax £12.
Gearbox : 4 speeds, central change. Ratios 17.5, 11.35. 6.64 and 4.89 to 1. Reverse 17.5,
Dimensions : Wheelbase 7ft. 6itin. Track 3ft. 9in. front, 3ft. Gin, rear. Overall chassis width 4ft. Skin. Clearance 6fin., turning circle 39ft. Chassis weight 10 cwts.
Tyres. Dunlop 27 x 4.75in. or 27 x 4.40in.
Engine speed at 60 m.p.h. on top gear, 3,720 r.p.m.