Manufacturer:	Elva					Class: E
Model:		Courier (1959)
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DESCRIPTION:
	2-Seater Fiberglass Roadster
	Dry Weight: 1350 lbs
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ENGINE:	Type ..............	4 cyl ohv in line (MGA)
	Bore & stroke .....	2.87" x 3.5" (73mm x 89mm)
	Capacity ..........	1489 cc
	Comp ratio ........	8.3:1
	Head material .....	Cast Iron
	Port size .........	Intake 1-3/8"; Exhaust 1-1/16" x 1-3/16"
	Piston material ...	Aluminum Alloy
	Piston weight .....	10 oz 8 drms
	Timing data:
		Intake ....	Open 16° BTDC, Close 58° ABDC
		Exhaust ...	Open 51° BBDC, Close 21° ATDC
	Valve lift: .......	0.357"
	Valve head dia:
		Intake ....	1.5"
		Exhaust ...	1.281"
	Valve spring ......	Outer 60-1/2 lbs, Inner 30 lbs (fitted)
	Carburation .......	Two Solex 1-1/2"
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TRANSMISSION AND DRIVE TRAIN:
	Ratios:	
		1	3.64
		2	2.214
		3	1.374
		4	1.0
		5
	Final drive ratios: 43/10, 41/9
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CHASSIS
	Wheelbase ...................	90"
	Track dimension, front ......	50"
	Track dimension, rear .......	50"
	Shock absorber ..............	Armstrong spring-damper units
	Steering ratio ..............	2-1/2 turns
	Brakes ......................	
	Tire size ...................	5.20 X 14
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APPROVED OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT
	MG camshaft (1H.603)
	Exhaust valves (1H.1025)
	Oil cooler kit (AJA.5291)
	Competition clutch assembly (AHH.5457)
	9.0:1 pistons (1H.1178)
	10.0:1 pistons (1H.1108)
	1-3/4" bore SU carburators and manifold
	Heavy valve springs (1H.1111/1112)
	Distributor (1H.1036)
	Connecting rods (AEH.22/23)
	Double fuel pump (AUA.73)