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Type | Fixed-head coupé | |  |
Seats | 2 | |  |
Doors | 2 | |
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Top Speed | 116 mph | |  |
Power-to-weight | 110.42 hp/ton | |  |
Specific Output | 0 hp/cu in | |
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Engine | Straight 8 | |  |
Valve train | Double overhead camshaft (per bank) | |  |
Valves | 4 valves per cylinder
32 total valves | |  |
Displacement | 420 cu in | |  |
Bore x Stroke | 4 in x 5 in
0.79 ratio | |  |
Compression ratio | 5.20:1 | |  |
Maximum power | 265 hp @ 4200 rpm | |  |
Fuel | Petrol | |  |
Main bearings | 5 | |  |
Construction | Cast iron block &
Cast iron head | |  |
Coolant | Water | |
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Wheelbase | 154 in | |  |
Track | front: 56 in
rear: 56 in | |  |
Kerb weight | 5291 lb | |
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Engine location | Front | |  |
Engine Alignment | Longitudinal | |  |
Wheel Drive | Rear wheel drive | |  |
Transmission | 3, Manual
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Top gear ratio | 1.00 | |  |
Steering | Cam & Lever | |  |
Turns lock-to-lock | 3.5 | |  |
Brakes | front: Drum rear: Drum
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Brake diameter | front: 15 in
rear: 15 in
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Designer | Franklin Q. Hershey for Murphy | |
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