Standard Specification

The Specification relates to the early, Speke built, FHC unless stated.

Performance Figures
0-60 MPH
10.8 seconds
1/4 mile
18.5 seconds
Top Speed
108mph
BHP
105
Brake System (a bit rubbish!)
Front: Type Caliper
Front: Diameter 9.75in / 248mm
Rear : Type Drum - self adjusting shoes
Rear: Diameter x Width 8 x 1.5in / 204 x 38mm - 4 spd & Auto
9 x 1.75in / 299 x 44.5mm - 5 spd
Brake Servo type Direct acting
Nominol boost ratio 2.2:1
Electrical System
Voltage / Polarity 12v / Negative Ground
Fuse box fuses 3 x50amp; 2 x35amp; 1 x15amp
Alternator Lucas 17 ACR or 20 ACR
Starter Motor ZM100PE
Chassis
Wheelbase 85in / 2160mm
Track: Front 55.5in / 1409mm
Track: Rear 55.3in / 1404mm
Front Wheel Alignment (Kerb condition) Toe-in: 0-0.0625in / 0-1.6mm
Turning Circle (between Kerbs) 29.0 ft / 8.8m
Ground Clearance 4in / 100mm
Dimensions
Length 164.3in / 4173mm
Width 66.2in / 1681mm
Height 49.9in / 1268mm

 

Tyres - Sizes and Pressures
Size Loading Conds.
Front
Rear
Bars
kg/cm2
lb/in2
Bars
kg/cm2
lb/in2
175/70 SR13 Radial ply - tubeless
All
1.7
24
1.6
2.0
28
1.9

185/70 SR13 Radial ply - tubelss*

All
1.7
24
1.6
2.0
28
1.9
*Applied to later model cars - will fit standard rim on early (75-76) cars.
NOTE: Pressures and sizes apply to Auto, 4spd & 5spd transmissions