Sapphire 234 and 236
| Production | 1955–1958 803 made |
|---|---|
| Body style | FR layout 4-door saloon |
| Engine | 2,290 cc Straight-4 |
| Transmission | Manual with optional overdrive |
| Wheelbase | 111 inches (2,819 mm) |
| Length | 180 inches (4,572 mm) |
| Width | 68.5 inches (1,734 mm) |
| Related | Sapphire 236 |
| Manufacturer | Armstrong Siddeley Motors Limited |
|---|---|
| Configuration | 4-cylinder in-line |
| Displacement | 2,290 cubic centimetres (140 cu in) |
| Cylinder bore | 90 mm (3.5 in) |
| Piston stroke | 90 mm (3.5 in) |
| Valvetrain | OHV |
| Compression ratio | 7.5:1 |
| Fuel system | Twin S.U. carburetters |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Cooling system | Water |
| Power output | 120 bhp (89 kW; 120 PS) |
The Sapphire 234 and 236 were two cars identical in appearance but sold with different engines having different performance characteristics. The 234 could be purchased with wire wheels as an optional extra.
The 234 was produced from 1955 to 1958 and used a four-cylinder 2,290 cc version of the 346 engine. The transmission was a manual four-speed gearbox with optional overdrive.
A 100 mph car intended for the man who liked high performance.
803 were produced.
| Production | 1955–1957 603 made |
|---|---|
| Predecessor | Whitley |
| Body style | FR layout 4-door saloon |
| Engine | 2,310 cc Straight-6 |
| Transmission | Manumatic or Manual either with optional overdrive |
| Wheelbase | 111 inches (2,819 mm) |
| Length | 180 inches (4,572 mm) |
| Width | 68.5 inches (1,734 mm) |
| Related | Sapphire 234 |
| Manufacturer | Armstrong Siddeley Motors Limited |
|---|---|
| Configuration | 6-cylinder in-line |
| Displacement | 2,310 cubic centimetres (141 cu in) |
| Cylinder bore | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Piston stroke | 100 mm (3.9 in) |
| Valvetrain | pushrod OHV |
| Compression ratio | 7.5:1 |
| Fuel system | Single downdraught Stromberg carburetter |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Cooling system | Water |
| Power output | 85 bhp (63 kW; 86 PS) @4500 rpm |
The 236 was made between 1955 and 1957 and used the six-cylinder 2,310 cc engine previously seen in the Armstrong Siddeley Whitley. A conventional manual gearbox was available but many were fitted with a Lockheed Manumatic "clutchless" transmission. Overdrive was an option on either transmission.
This car with an 85 mph maximum was intended to be a quiet, flexible, easy-to-drive saloon.
603 were produced.
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