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Cowley 1954-1956

Bhp graphs

Equipment included a driver's sun-visor and twin self-parking windscreen wipers, upholstery in leathercloth, 49in wide front bench seat with foam rubber interior, single piece front windscreen, combined arm rests and door pulls at rear.

Heater extra, but the necessary ducts were fitted.


Engine
Type	12M
Number of cylinders	4
Bore mm	65.5
Stroke mm	88.9
Capacity cc	1200
Valves	overhead
RAC hp rating
CR	7.2:1
BHP (graphs)	42
at rpm	4,500
Valve timing
inlet opens	ATDC
inlet closes	ABDC
exhaust opens	BBDC
exhaust closes	ATDC
Cooling	Fan and impeller
Electrics	12-volt positive earth
Gearbox	4-speed synchromesh except first. Steering column lever.
Petrol tank capacity	12 gallons
Petrol pump	SU electric
Carburation	SU H2, semi-downdraught

Dimensions

Wheelbase	8' 1"
Track front	4' 5½"
rear	4' 5"
Length	14' 3"
Width	5' 5"
Weight	21 cwt 2 qtr
Front suspension	Independent torsion bar
Rear suspension	half elliptic
Axle ratio	5.125:1(8/41).
Tyre size	560x15
Brakes	Lockheed hydraulic
Drum size	8" diameter, two leading shoes at front 9" from chassis 6349
Steering	rack and pinion

Performance
0 to 50 mph secs	22.0
0 to 60 mph secs	37.5
standing quarter secs	25.7
Fuel consumption mpg	29
Maximum speed	67

Body styles
	Doors
Saloon	4	X

Chassis numbers
Start - July 1954	501
Finish - September 1956	17903
Total	17,402

Books and articles (available on the web)

Other sources
The Autocar	Issue	page
Cowley saloon Model description	16/7/54	85-9
Cowley saloon Road Test	29/4/55	587-90
News Exchange
Cowley saloon Model description	8/54	12, 13
Motor Industry
Cowley saloon Model description	8/54	91,92
Cowley saloon Wiring diagram & data	1/55	141, 142
Motor Trader
Cowley Data Sheet No 239	21/9/55	Supplement

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