The Crossley
"22hp"
The 22 hp was Crossley's first car announced in 1904 and first shown at the
London Motor Show in February of that year. It was
sometimes refered to as the 20-28. Early chassis are believed to have been imported from Belgium.
The number made is not known.
Before 1919 chassis numbers were not segregated by model type and are
in the range up to 2445. The last cars are thought to have been made
in 1908.
BODY STYLES
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Early examples of the 22hp
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Many cars were supplied in chassis only form to independent
coach builders with locally based Joseph Cockshoot bodying many.
SPECIFICATION
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Engine/gearbox/transmission
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Body/chassis
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capacity
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4766 cc
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cylinders
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4 pair cast. Fixed cylinder head.
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bore
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4 1/4 inches (108 mm)
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stroke
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5 1/8 inches (130.2 mm)
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compression ratio
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.
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RAC Horse Power
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24.6
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carburettor
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Crossley automatic (Smiths from
1907)
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valves
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Side. T Head. Twin camshafts
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lubrication
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Exhaust pressurised.
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ignition
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coil or magneto
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max power
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30 bhp at 900 rpm. 2000 rpm max.
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fuel consumption (typical)
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.
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max speed (approx)
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45 mph
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Gears
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4 speed
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Clutch
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Twin internal expanding shoe.
Metal to metal.
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Drive
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Chain
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Rear axle
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wheelbase
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10 feet 0 inches (3048 mm)
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length
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10 feet 4 inches (3150 mm)
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track
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4 feet 7 inches 91397 mm)
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width overall
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.
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weight
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22 cwt
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steering
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.
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suspension - front
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half elliptic springs
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suspension -rear
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half elliptic springs
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brakes
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Rear wheel only
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wheels/tyres
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875 x 105 or 880 x 120
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RETURN TO CROSSLEY CARS
BEFORE WW1
© Malcolm Asquith 2006