- Years of Manufacture: 1958 - 1960
- Number Built: 191,724
- Price at Introduction: £1110 ($2220)
- Models:
- Standard Sedan
- Business Sedan
- Special Sedan
- Standard Station Wagon
- Special Station Wagon
- Panel Van
- Utility
- Date(s) of Introduction:
- All Models - 6th May, 1958
- To Identify:
- Similar body to FE but with addition of
front turn indicators incorporated into
bottom edge of wider hatched grille
- Body:
- Unitary construction (Monocoque)
- Exterior Dimensions:
- Total Length: 176.7 inches (4488mm)
- Total width: 66.9 inches (1699mm)
- Height at kerb weight: 61.0 inches (1549mm)
- Wheelbase: 105.0 inches (2667mm)
- Front Track: 54.5 inches (1384mm)
- Rear Track: 54.5 inches (1384mm)
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- Kerb Weight:
- Standard Sedan - 2389lb (1084kg)
- Special Sedan - 2412lb (1094kg)
- Standard Station Wagon - 2517lb (1142kg)
- Special Station Wagon - 2533lb (1149kg)
- Panel Van - 2415lb (1095kg)
- Utility - 2393lb (1085kg)
- Fuel Tank Capacity:
- 9.5 gallons (43.2 litres)
- Turning Circle:
- Instruments:
- Speedometer
- Petrol gauge
- Water temperature warning lamp
- Oil warning lamp
- Generator warning lamp
- Transmission:
- 1st: 2.98:1 to top speed of 34 mph
(55 km/h)
- 2nd: 1.59:1 to top speed of 55 mph
(89 km/h)
- 3rd: 1.00:1 to top speed of 85.7 mph
(138 km/h)
- Reverse: 2.98:1
- Clutch:
- Diaphragm type spring, Single-plate,
dry disc, Hydraulically controlled
- Rear Axle Ratio:
- Engine/Transmission Combinations:
- Standard six-cylinder engine and three
speed manual
- 0-60 mph (0-97 km/h):
- Standing Quarter Mile (400 metres):
- Engine:
- Capacity: 2160cc 132.5 cubic inches
(2.171 litres)
- Type: Conventional, watercooled four
stroke, reciprocating piston type with
6 cylinders
- Configuration: Front mounted, longitudinal,
inline
- Head: Pushrod and rocker actuated ohv
with two valves per cylinder
- Fuel System: Stromberg double venturi
downdraft type carburettor, AC mechanical
fuel pump
- Bore and Stroke: 3.00 x 3.125 inches
(76.2 x 79.4mm)
- Power: 72bhp (54kw) at 4000rpm
- Torque: 110lb-ft (149Nm) at 1200rpm
- Compression Ratio: 7:1
- Ignition and Electrical:
- 12 volt
- Coil and generator
- Exhaust:
- Single tail-pipe, oval shaped, full
bore, reverse flow type muffler
- Suspension:
- Front: Short and long arm independent
type assembled to front end frame as a
single unit. GMH Delco direct acting tubular
telescopic shocks
- Rear: Hotchkiss Drive with semi-elliptic
springs, four leaves (or five for the
Business Sedan and Station Sedans). Tension
shackles with rubber bushings. GMH Delco
direct acting tubular telescopic shocks.
- Steering:
- Recirculating ball type, ratio 14:1
- Brakes:
- Front: Hydraulic 9 inch (229mm) drums
- Rear: Hydraulic 9 inch (229mm) drums
- Wheels:
- Demountable disc wheels with drop centre
type rim integral with wheel
- Tyres:
- Tubeless low pressure balloon 6.40x13
four-ply
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