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1969 to 1980

 

 

Vehicle types  R1170     R1171   R1172  R1177  R1330    R1331

Engine

Front mounted in line detachable wet liners

 
  L    TL TS
Compression ratio 8.5:1  
Bore and stroke 73x77mm  
cubic capacity 1289cc  
Max power 60bhp at 5250rpm  
Max torque 70.2lb/ft at 3000 rpm  
crankshaft 5 bearing 5 bearing
Carburetter Solex 32 BISA weber 32dir
Battery 12v 40amp hr 12v 40amp hr
Charging Alternator Alternator
     

 

Transmission

Front wheel drive four speed all synchromesh

Overall ratio 1st 13.65
Overall ratio 2nd 8.55
Overall ratio 3rd 5.58
Overall ratio 4th 3.88
Overall ratio reverse 11.60
Final drive 9 x 34 (3.77:1) hypoid bevel
Clutch Diaphragm clutch with single dry plate
Road speed 16.5 mph at 1000rpm top gear

 

Brakes

Hydraulic with discs in front drums at rear, pressure limiter valve in rear brake line

Brake diameter discs 9ins
Brake diameter drums 7 ins
Friction area discs 160 sq ins
Friction area drums 70 sq ins

 

Tyres

145x330

Suspension

Independent at front by wishbones and coil springs. Pressed steel axle at rear with coil springs  2 longitudinal tie rods and acentre triangle. Hydraulic shock absorbers . Anti roll bars at front.

Steering

Direct action rack and pinion .Reduction ratio  20:1. Turning circle 32.75 ft between kerbs

Dimensions

Overall length 14 ft 3 ins
Overall width 5 ft 4.5 ins
Overall height 4ft 8.5 ins
Wheelbase 8 ft
Front track 4ft 3.75 ins
Rear track 4ft 3.75ins

 

Capacities

Engine 5.25 pints
Cooling 8.75 pints
Gearbox/differential 3 pints
Petrol Tank 11 gallons
Kerb weight 1940 lbs

 

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Last modified: August 27, 2008