Consul Classic 315 1,340cc 1961-62 Specifications

Engine
4 cylinder in-line, OHV
Displacement: 1,340cc
Bore: 81.00mm
Stroke: 65.1 mm
Valves: 2 per cylinder
Carburation: single Zenith downdraught
Compression ratio 8.5 : 1
Power output: 54bhp at 4,900rpm

Performance
Maximum speed: 78mph
Acceleration: 0-60mph 21.3
Overall fuel
consumption approx: 28mpg

Steering
Recirculating ball

Transmission
4 speed manual with synchromesh on 2nd, 3rd and top.
Hydraulic 8in clutch
Rear wheel drive
Final drive: hypoid bevel

Brakes
Hydraulic, front: disc
rear: 9in drums

Construction
Pressed steel monocoque

Suspension
Front: Independent MacPherson strut, anti-roll bar
Rear: Semi-elliptic leaf springs

Wheels
4 stud, 13in pressed steel
5.90 x 13 tyres

Dimensions & Weight
Wheelbase: 8ft 3in
Front track: 4ft 0.5in
Rear track: 4ft 0.5in
Overall length: 14ft 2.8in
Overall width:5ft 5.2in
Overall height:4ft 8in
Kerb weight: 18.71cwt
Ground clearance: 6in

Consul Classic Production
109E 1,340cc 1961-1962
2 door: 22,382
4 door: 52,312
116E 1500cc 1962-1964
2 door: 7,582
4 door: 18,949
Total: 101,225