Flying Ten
| Production | 1937–1940 production – not available |
|---|---|
| Body style | saloon |
| Engine | 1267 cc Straight-4 |
| Transmission | Three speed manual |
| Wheelbase | 90 in (2,286 mm) |
| Length | 152 in (3,861 mm) |
| Width | 56 in (1,422 mm) |
The Flying Ten was a replacement for the earlier Ten with the semi-streamlined look of the Standard Flying range. The side-valve 1267 cc long stroke (100 mm) engine had a single Zenith carburettor and could produce 33 bhp (25 kW) at 4000 rpm. Drive was to the rear wheels through a 3-speed synchromesh gearbox. The suspension was conventional at first with a solid front axle but this was upgraded to an independent set-up at the front with a transverse leaf spring in 1939. A top speed of around 65 mph (105 km/h) was attainable. Brakes were cable operated using the Bendix system. In early 1941, 150 four-doors were built for the military, after civilian production had ceased.
A sportier version, the Light Flying Ten was also made.
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