Built | January 1967 to December 1970. Chassis numbers: FD1 to FD15306, FD20000 to FD51967, FD75000 to FD92803. | |
Engine | 1296cc, 4 stroke, 4 cylinder, in line, front mounted. Twin 1.25 in. SU HS2 carburettors. Max power: 75 bhp @ 6000 rpm. Max torque: 76 lb ft (103Nm) @ 4000 rpm. | |
Transmission | Rear wheel drive. 4 speed gearbox, direct gear change, synchromesh on 2nd,3rd,4th gear. D type overdrive option. | |
Wheelbase | 6ft 11in (2.11m) | |
Track | Front: 4 ft 1 in (1.25m) Rear: 4 ft (1.22m) | |
Suspension | Front: independant double wishbone type, coil springs, telescopic dampers, and anti-roll bar. Rear: independant swing axle, transverse leaf spring, telescopic dampers, and trailing radius arms. | |
Steering | Rack and pinion with impact absorbing steering column. 3.75 turns lock to lock. Turning radius: 24 ft (7.32m) | |
Brakes | Front: hydraulic 9 in (23cm) diameter discs. Rear: hydraulic 7 x 1.25 in (18 x 3.2cm) drums. | |
Wheels | Rims: 13 x 4.5 in pressed steel (from October 1969). 13 x 4.5 in centre lock wire option. | |
Bodywork | 2 seater sports convertible on seperate backbone chassis. | |
Dimensions | Length: 12 ft 3 in (3.73m) Width: 4 ft 9 in (1.45m) Height: 3 ft 1.5 in (0.95m) Unladen weight: 1568 lb (712kg) | |
Electrics | 12V negative earth. 43A/hr battery and dynamo charging system. | |
Performance | 0-30 mph (0-50 kmh) : 4.3 sec. 0-60 mph (0-95 kmh) : 14.5 sec. Top speed: 95 mph (153 kmh) Fuel consumption: 38 mpg (16 km/l) |