Technical Specifications for the
Nine Le Mans and Special Speed
Engine
Four cylinder, 60 mm. by 86 mm. = 972 c.c.
Treasury rating, 8.93 h.p.; tax 9 pounds
Valves operated by chain driven overhead camshaft
Alloy pistons
Coil ignition with automatic spark advance for Le Mans / Special Speed Scintilla magneto
Twin S.U. downdraft carburators for Le Mans / twin S.U. horizontal for Special Speed
Fan assisted cooling
Vibro damping engine mountings
Gearbox and Transmission
Four speeds with ratios 5.57, 7.5, 12.4 and 24.4 to 1and 33.6:1 reverse
Silent second and third gears
Remote control shift lever
Single dry plate, solid centre, heavy duty clutch
Open propeller shaft with Hardy Spicer mechanical universal joints
Spiral bevel rear axle
Wheels and Brakes
18 inch Rudge-Whitworth knock on wheels
4.50 X 18 inch tires
Four wheel Lockheed hydraulic brakes, 10 inch drums
General
12 volt lighting and starting system
Wheelbase 7 ft. 8 ins. with 8 inch ground clearance
Price
215 pounds for the Le Mans / 225 pounds for the Special Speed |