Singer SM Roadster 4AD 1951-1955
Singer SM Roadster Series 4AD |
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| Production | 1951-1955 3440 made |
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| Engine | 1497 cc 48 bhp I4 1497 cc 53 bhp I4 |
| Transmission | 4-speed manual |
The final version of the Roadster, the 4AD, was officially known as the Singer SM Roadster. It used the 48 bhp (36 kW), 1497 cc engine from the SM1500 saloon fitted to a virtually unchanged chassis and body although the brakes were changed from pure mechanical to a hydraulic/mechanical hybrid system. Power was increased to 58 bhp (43 kW) in 1953 by fitting twin carburettors to the engine.
Although early production was still all for export, from 1953 cars became available on the domestic market.
A car tested by The Motor magazine in 1951 had a top speed of 73 mph (117 km/h) and could accelerate from 0-60 mph (97 km/h) in 23.6 seconds. A fuel consumption of 25.8 miles per imperial gallon (10.9 L/100 km; 21.5 mpg) was recorded. No price was quoted for the car as it was for export only.
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