FACTFILE

Sold/number built 1955-’67/2,150,738

Construction steel monocoque

Engine iron-block, alloy-head, ohv 845cc ‘four,’ with Solex carb Max power 27bhp @ 4250rpm to 36bhp @ 5000rpm Max torque 49lb ft @ 2500rpm to 48lb ft @ 3300rpm

Transmission three/four-speed manual, optional Ferlec electric clutch, RWD

Suspension independent, at front by double wishbones, anti-roll bar rear swing axles; coil springs, telescopic dampers f/r

Steering rack and pinion

Brakes 9in hydraulic drums (101/5in discs for Gordini from 1964)

Length 12ft 11in (3937mm)

Width 5ft (1524mm)

Height 4ft 9in (1441mm)

Wheelbase 7ft 5in (2267mm)

Weight 1428-1456lb (649-662kg)

0-60mph 28-40 secs

Top speed 67-74mph Mpg 37-45

Price new £689/821 (1960)