| Competition Page | 1962 PCS Book |
Manufacturer: Fairthorpe Class: E Model: Electron Mk II ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ DESCRIPTION: 2-Seater Fiberglass Roadster Dry Weight: 1150 lb (1962 Model - 950 lbs) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ENGINE: Type .............. 4 cyl ohc in line (Coventry Climax FWA) Bore & stroke ..... 72.4mm x 66.6mm (1960-61 model bore = 3.0") Capacity .......... 1098 cc (1960-61 model displacement = 1220 cc) Comp ratio ........ 9.8:1 Head material ..... Aluminum Alloy Port size ......... Intake 1.1", Exhaust 1.0" Piston material ... Aluminum Alloy Piston weight ..... 12 oz 10 drms complete Timing data: Intake .... Open 12°/20° BTDC, Close 56°/64° ABDC Exhaust ... Open 56°/64° BBDC, Close 12°/20° ATDC Valve lift: ....... 0.300" or 0.350" Valve head dia: Intake .... 1.350" Exhaust ... 1.200" Valve spring ...... Outer 67 lb @ 0.910", Inner 25 lb @ 0.686" Carburation ....... Two SU H4 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- TRANSMISSION AND DRIVE TRAIN: Ratios: 1 16.1 13.85 13.45 2 9.55 8.2 7.8 3 6.28 5.43 5.03 4 4.55 4.1 3.7 5 Final drive ratios: 3.7, 4.1, 4.55 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ CHASSIS Wheelbase ................... 82" Track dimension, front ...... 48" Track dimension, rear ....... 45-1/2" (48" for 1962 model) Shock absorber .............. Telescopic Steering ratio .............. 1-2/3 turns (2-1/4 turns for 1962 model) Brakes ...................... Disc brakes std equipment for 1962 model Tire size ................... 5.90x14, 15x155mm (5.60x13 for '62 model) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ APPROVED OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Disc brakes on front wheels