FACTFILE

Sold/number built 1962-’76/2 million-plus

Construction steel monocoque

Engine iron-block, alloy-head, overhead-valve 956/1108/1255/1289cc ‘four’, with single Solex/ Zenith/weber, or twin Solex/weber carburettors; 42bhp @ 5200rpm-99bhp @ 6750rpm; 52lb ft @ 2500rpm-86lb ft @ 5000rpm

Transmission 4-speed, 3/4-synchro manual or 3-speed electro-mechanical auto, RWD Suspension: front wishbones, anti-roll bar rear swing axles, radius arms; coils, telescopics f/r

Steering rack and pinion, 3.6 turns lock-to-lock (3.2 Gordini)

Brakes 10.2in (260mm) discs all round

Length 13ft 13/4in/13ft 9in (4007/4190mm) Width 4ft 11in (1500mm) Height 4ft 71/4in/4ft 6in (1403mm/1372mm) Wheelbase 7ft 6in (2286mm)

Weight 1568-1758lb (711-797kg)

0-60mph 27.5-10.9 secs Top speed 85-108mph Mpg 25-45 Price new £706-778 (1968)