REGULAR ENGINE:
4 cylinders. Bore 3.062 inches. Stroke 2.400 ins. Capacity 70.7 cu.ins. Max.brake horsepower 56.2 at 5,400 rpm Max torque 66.5 lbs ft at 3000 rpm Compression ratio 8.5:1
‘SERIES 70’ ENGINE:
Max brake horsepower 68.9 at 5800 rpm Max torque 68.7 lbs ft at 4200 rpm
Compression ratio 9.0:1
BRABHAM TORANA ENGINE:
Max brake horsepower – 79 at 5600 rpm. Compression ration 9.0:1
ENGINE FEATURES:
OHV 4-cylinder in-line engine. 3 bearing crankshaft with wide overlap between crank pin and main journals. Camshaft carried high on left hand side of cylinder block. Inclined valves operated by short pushrods and individual rockers. Zenith down-draught carburetor. Aluminum induction manifold with exhaust0heated vaporizing chamber bolted to top face of cylinder head. Crankcase fumes conducted to induction system and consumed by engine. ‘SERIES 70’ engine has variable choke, constant depression, Stromberg side-draught carburetor and twin outlet exhaust manifold.
BRABHAM TORANA
Has two Stromberg carburetors, twin sports aircleaners, triple exhaust resonators and oversize exhaust pipes
COOLING:
4 bladed 11:00 inch diameter fan (12.3 in with automatic transmission). Radiator capacity 10.35 pints (11.35 if heater fitted).
CLUTCH:
Diaphragm spring action type, with mechanical operation and ball bearing release.
FUEL TANK:
Capacity 8.0 Imperial gallons
LUBRICATION:
Fuel pressure lubrication system. AC-Delco full-flow oil filter.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:
12 volt battery; 38 amp hour capacity
TRANSMISSION –MANUAL:
Four-speed, all synchromesh with floor mounted gearchange. Short ball-mounted lever. Ratios – first , 3.765:1; second, 2.213:1, third, 1.404:1; top, 100:1; reverse, 3.707:1.
TRANSMISSION – AUTOMATIC:
Optional on Torana ’S’ and ‘SL’ models, in conjunction with ‘Series 70’ engine. Fllor-mounted gear selector (quadrant illuminated at night). Hydrokinetic torque-convertor (ratio infinitely variable between 2.3:1 and 1:1) coupled to three-speed planetary gear train.
BRAKES:
Four wheel drum; tandem hydraulic master cylinders provide separate systems for front and rear brakes. Front with two leading shoes, rear with leading and trailing shoes. Front discs with power assistance are standard equipment with ‘Series 70’ engine and Brabham Torana.
SUSPENSION:
Front: Independent short and long arm type with coil springs and rubber bump stops. Ball-jointed steering knuckles.
Rear: Four-link type with rubber bushed suspension arms and coiled springs. Hydraulic double-acting telescopic shock absorbers front and rear.
STEERING:
Energy-absorbing steering column on all models. Rack and pinion, overall ratio 16.5:1
Turning circle
WHEELS AND TYRES:
Short-spoke disc rim wheels, size 4.00J x 12, with inner and outer safety beards. 5.50 x 12 4-ply tubeless blackwall tyes are standard, except Brabham Torana which features 6.20 x 12 Premium-S red band.
LIGHTING:
Sealed beam headlamps. Floor dimmer switch. Parking lights in valance below bumper bar, Front turn signals combined with parking lights. Rear turn signals above combined tail and stop light. Back-up lights in rear turn-signal lights, automatically switch on when reverse gear is selected . Passenger compartment light. Instrument panel lighting. Illuminated quadrant on automatic models.
DIMENSIONS:
Wheelbase 95.8 incs. Track 51 ins (51.6 in where disc brakes are fitted.) Overall height at kerb weight 54.4 ins. Overall width 63.0 ins. Overall length 161.3 ins. Approximate kerb weight: 2-door – 1,744 lbs.; 4 door -1,803 lbs.