| Competition Page | 1962 PCS Book |
Manufacturer: Berkeley Class: E Model: Sports 492 cc ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ DESCRIPTION: 2-Seater Roadster Fiberglass Body Dry Weight: 867 lbs ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ENGINE: Type .............. 3 cyl 2 stroke Bore & stroke ..... 58mm x 62mm Capacity .......... 492 cc Comp ratio ........ 7.4:1 up to 9.87:1 Head material ..... Aluminum Alloy Port size ......... Intake: 1-1/8"x11/16", Exhaust 1-5/16" Piston material ... Aluminum Alloy Piston weight ..... 5 oz Timing data: 2 Stroke Carburation ....... 3 x Amal 376/9 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- TRANSMISSION AND DRIVE TRAIN: Ratios: Sprocket tooth 17(std) 15 16 18 ---------------------------------------------------- 1 15.1 17.4 16.3 14.5 2 9.12 10.3 9.7 8.6 3 6.33 7.15 6.7 5.96 4 4.61 5.22 4.9 4.35 5 Final drive ratios: 2.23:1 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ CHASSIS Wheelbase ................... 70" Track dimension, front ...... 44" Track dimension, rear ....... 44" Shock absorber .............. Girling or Armstrong Steering ratio .............. 2-1/4 turns Brakes ...................... Tire size ................... 5.20 x 12 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ APPROVED OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Electric fuel pump Swill pot attachment for carburators Rear mounted fuel tank Super sports pistons Additional hood air outlets