The Crossley "Two Litre Sports Saloon"

The Crossley 2 litre Sports Saloon was manufactured between 1934 and 1937. Approximately 25 were made. Chassis numbers range from 16/101 to 16/125. The engine was based on that from the 15.7 and Silver but featured higher compression ratio and modified cylinder head and timing. This engine was also supplied to Lagonda for their 16/80.

BODY STYLES

Crossley 2 litre sports saloon

2 litre Sports Saloon Prototype

Crossley 2 litre sports saloon

Photo - Malcolm Asquith

2 litre Saloon (Production Model)
£695 (including sliding roof)

The body for the first production car was by Crossley. All other survivors are by Ranalah of Kew .

The price quoted is from contemporary advertisements.

SPECIFICATION

Engine/gearbox/transmission
Body/chassis

capacity
1991 cc
cylinders
6 monobloc
bore
65 mm
stroke
100 mm
compression ratio
6.5:1
RAC Horse Power
15.7
carburettor
Updraught Zenith 36VE, Solex and twin SU are all referred to in various documents.
valves
overhead operated by pushrods
lubrication
pressure to main and big end bearings
ignition
Scintilla magneto
max power
62 bhp at 4000 rpm
fuel consumption (typical)
20 mpg
max speed (approx)
76 mph
Gears
ENV type 110 pre-selector
ratios 1:1, 1.59:1, 2.5:1 and 3.79:1
Clutch
none
Rear axle
semi floating
spiral bevel ratio 5:1

 

wheelbase
10 feet 3 inches (3124 mm)
length
13 feet 9 3/4 inches (4210 mm)
track
4 feet 8 inches (1422 mm)
width overall
5 feet 7 inches (1702 mm)
weight
33 cwt (1676 kg)
steering
Douglas worm and nut
suspension - front
Offset semi elliptic springs. Shock absorbers.
suspension -rear
Offset semi elliptic springs. Shock absorbers

brakes

 

Bendix cable system
Hand brake operates on all wheels using the same linkages as the foot brake.
wheels/tyres
Rudge Whitworth wire wheels. Tyre size - 5.25 x 20

 

 

RETURN TO CROSSLEY CARS IN THE 1930s

© Malcolm Asquith 2004