| Competition Page | 1962 PCS Book |
Manufacturer: Elva Class: E Model: Courier (1960-1962) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ DESCRIPTION: 2-Seater Fiberglass Roadster Dry Weight: 1428 lbs ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ENGINE: Type .............. 4 cyl ohv in line (MGA 1600) Bore & stroke ..... 75.4mm x 88.9mm Capacity .......... 1588 cc Comp ratio ........ 8.3:1 Head material ..... Cast Iron Port size ......... Intake 1-3/8"; Exhaust 1-1/16" x 1-13/16" Piston material ... Aluminum Alloy Piston weight ..... 11 oz Timing data: Intake .... Open 16° BTDC, Close 58° ABDC Exhaust ... Open 51° BBDC, Close 21° ATDC Valve lift: ....... 0.290" (std); 0.35" (opt) Valve head dia: Intake .... 1.5" Exhaust ... 1.281" Valve spring ...... Outer 62.5 lbs, Inner 30 lbs (fitted) Carburation ....... Two SU 1-1/2" ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- TRANSMISSION AND DRIVE TRAIN: Ratios: 1 3.64 2.45 2 2.214 1.62 3 1.374 1.268 4 1.0 1.0 5 Final drive ratios: 3.7, 4.2, 4.55 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ CHASSIS Wheelbase ................... 90" Track dimension, front ...... 50" Track dimension, rear ....... 50" Shock absorber .............. Telescopic Steering ratio .............. 2-1/2 turns Brakes ...................... Drums - front 9 x 1-1/2; rear 8 x 1-1/2 Tire size ................... 5.20 X 14 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ APPROVED OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT MG camshaft (1H.603) Exhaust valves (1H.1025) Oil cooler kit (ARH.113) Heavy valve springs (1H.1111/1112) Inlet manifold (AEH.200) Two 1-3/4" bore SU carburators 9.25:1 pistons (12H.175) Connecting rods (AEH.642-644) Competition clutch assembly (AHH.5457) Double fuel pump (AUA.73) Distributor (1H.1036) Disc brakes on front wheels (9-1/2") Drum brakes on rear wheels (9 x 1-1/2") Wide-rim wheels (5 in)