Crossley 2 litre Sports Saloon Data

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 manifolding. This engine was also supplied to Lagonda for their 16/80.

BODY STYLES

2 litre Sports Saloon Prototype

Photo - Malcolm Asquith

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

The body for the first production car was by Crossley. All others were made 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 (1484 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

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