Elva Courier Mk I/Mk II
Overview
| Produced: |
1958-1961, 400 produced. |
|---|---|
| Types: |
Sports, 2 doors, 2 seats
|
The Courier was a typical British "mixture" with a tubular chassis, MG or Ford engine or whatever was available, and transmission from Triumph. The four cylinder engines were 1,489, 1498, 1,588, or 1,622 cc.
Source: Motorbase
Engines
| Capacity | Config | Model | Bore/Stroke | CR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1498cc | S4 OHV | Ford Cortina 113E/118E engine | 80.96mm x 72.75mm | |
| 1588cc | S4 OHV | BMC B-Series | 75.4mm x 89mm |
Transmission
| Type | Gears | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Manual | 4 |
Drivetrain and Suspension
| Drivetrain | F/R | |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | Rack-and-pinion | |
| Suspension | Front | Independent/Coil Springs |
| Rear | Beam axle/Coil Springs | |
Performance
| Top Speed | 0-60 | SQM | MPG | Engine Pwr | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98mph | 12.7s | 18.2s | 72bhp @5000 | 1498cc engine | |
| 105mph | 10.2s | 17.8s | 79bhp @5600 | 1588cc engine |
Brakes
| Front | Rear | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Drum | Drum |
Body
| Type | Seats | Doors | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sports | 2 | 2 |
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