| Competition Page | 1962 PCS Book |
Manufacturer: Fairthorpe Class: G Model: Electron Minor ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ DESCRIPTION: 2-Seater Fiberglass Roadster Dry Weight: 920 lbs (1962 model - 965 lbs) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ENGINE: Type .............. 4 cyl ohv in line (Standard 10 Gold Star) * Bore & stroke ..... 63 mm x 76 mm Capacity .......... 948 cc Comp ratio ........ 8.25/9.0/9.5/10.2:1 Head material ..... Cast Iron Port size ......... Intake 1.25", Exhaust 0.94"x0.88" Piston material ... Aluminum Alloy Piston weight ..... 0.617 lb Timing data: Intake .... Open 15°BTDC, Close 55°ABDC Exhaust ... Open 55°BBDC, Close 15°ATDC or Intake .... Open 10°BTDC, Close 50°ABDC Exhaust ... Open 50°BBDC, Close 10°ATDC Valve lift: ....... 0.280" or 0.305" Valve head dia: Intake .... 1.181" Exhaust ... 1.056" Valve spring ...... 25.25 lb @ 1.375 Carburation ....... One Solex 28Z1C/2 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- TRANSMISSION AND DRIVE TRAIN: Ratios: 1 3.75 4.27 2 2.1 2.46 3 1.38 1.45 4 1.0 1.0 5 Final drive ratios: 41/9=4.55 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ CHASSIS Wheelbase ................... 81" (82" for 1962 Model) Track dimension, front ...... 49" Track dimension, rear ....... 48-1/2" Shock absorber .............. Telescopic Steering ratio .............. 1-2/3 turns Brakes ...................... Tire size ................... 5.60 x 13, 5.90 x 13 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ APPROVED OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Two SU #H.1 carburators and manifold Two SU #H.2 carburators and manifold * Specification change for 1962 Model: Dry weight - 965 lbs Engine - Triumph Herald Wheelbase - 82"