A New British Straight Eight.
Although it is premature to give names, The Autocar is able to state, that one of the oldest mator manu- facturing companies in the Mid- lands will offer, as its leading 'at- traction at the next Olympia Show,
new 20 h.p. straight eight car. It will be priced at a strictly com petitive figure. The first example has been constructed with consider. able secrecy on the Continent. It was brought over to England last month and shown to a number of
agents.
HONG KONG DAILY PRESS WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 20, 1
1930.
MOTOR NOTES.
Blood Testa for Motorists,
are the
The Wash Speedway Schome.. A Dutch Boncours d'Elegance.
The proposed speedway along the During June a Concours d'Elég- ance was held in Holland, at Hilver, shores of the Wash, about which sun, at which the judges were Mr.much has been heard of late would J. A. Lawton Goodman, represent appear to be progressing beyond
mere plans and discussion. latest "hows in this direction is to
The
Medical blood tests latest means used by the police department of Stockholm in the case of apparently drunken motor ists arrested for reckless driving ring Great Britain, M. Antoine Van breaking of traffic rules. On auch occasions the docter of the police den Plas, representing Belgium, and blood test on the accused, whereby Blit Vuur, representing Holland, it can be definitely proved whether Standard bodies were not allowed sioners of the Treasury are prepar to compete, and it is significanted, provisionally, to make a grant that there were only two entries in of the tidal lands. The grant is a and to what extent the offender is
the touring class. In the closed-car
sale or purchase at a price which, affected by alcohol.
class there were three Dutch, one Cyclists.
it is understood, is considered to Belgian, and one Italian entries, and all were first-class jobs, but be agreeable to the Automobile were devoid of novelty. The first prize was won by Schuter and Van Racing Association, the concern Bakel with a landaulet body on a promoting the venture. Should Lincoln chassis, who also secured this offer be accepted by the As first prize in the sliding roof class with the only fabric body exhibit-sociation, it is possible that work ed. The reol Atting was for icur-will commence in the near future, some seater cabriolets and coupés at providing employment for tracted 31 exhibits from Holland, France, Germany, Italy and Great 3,000, men for close on two years" Britain. Schutter and Van Bakel, who specialise in this type of body, secured the two first prizes, and one body on a Lincoln chassis was up, holstered in Connellys leather and also had other British fittings. The two second prizes were awarded to J, Bronkhurst, of Hilversum, for a La Salle, and to J. Glaser, of Dresdon, for a Horch Salmons & Sous abowed four Tickford bodies on Humber and Hillman chassis, while amongst the French coach- work were bodies. by Saoutchik, Henri Labourdette, Villars, Deron- ault and Jongen.
THE FIAT 514."
ITS GOOD QUALITIES.
Main Features of the Chassis, The engine of Model 591-0 is a six-cylinder monobloc unit, with detachable head and side-by-side. valves. The specially shaped, rapid" combustion explosion chambers en- sure an excellent power output with a limited fuel consumption. "The total piston displacement is 2.316 c.c. the bord of the cylinders being-
THE MODERN CAR.72 mm. and the stroke 100 mm.
NEW FIAT MODEL.
The "514" Fiat incorporates all the The Fiat badge in the radiator features which contributed so large-of a car is like the armorial bear 801 and 809; reliability, strength, car of high and ancient fineage, simplicity and ease of control, to-an aristocrat amongst automobiles. gether with the principal charac It means that the car bearing it teristics of model 521-C: liveliness, was built by a firm which, for smart acceleration, beautiful modern lines and accurate finish. All these good qualities are incorporated in
a utility, vehicle, yet a car sufficiently economical to be defined as well built and elegantly trimmed and finished, a type of car that fulfills the desires and answers the requirements of the great majority It will be remembered that the of the motoring public. This is scheme provides for a straight con- why the "514" has been defined crete track, sume fifteen miles long and 200 yards wide, along the north as the truly popular car and why
* water-way shores of the Wash, while the plans it has met with such instantaneous motor boat trials, and a track also include which will contain replicas of the most famous racing circuit bends and corners in the world. It is estimated that the scheme will cost a reality, it is hoped that it will £300,000. Should the idea become be unnecessary to resort to Day- tona for future land speed ro- cords.
Small Car Performance.
The Auckland Automobile Asso ciation has issued a certificate of performance in respect of a recent department at once. performs a Baron' Storm de Grave and M. A. the "effect that the Lords Commis-ly to the universal fame of models ings of 'n noble house: it denotes 10,000-miles run by a Triumph Super Seven. The vehicle travel led between Auckland" and New Plymouth, via Hamilton and Cam- bridge, a distance of 250 miles, and the engine functioned for 300 hours.
There have been many complaints 20: minutes without stopping. The car covered 7,970 miles before going in England of late as to the action of cyclists on the roads of the over a bank. The engine was re-
ngint. Wits Se country, and Sir Frank Neisen and ran start o minutes, completing 10,000 asked the Minister of Transport if smiles at an average speed of 5.8, his attention had been drawn to the danger to themselves and the m.ph. on a petrol consumption re-
deterent effect on traffic of cyclists presenting 40.48 m.pig.
riding in the middle of the road and two or three abreast: and whe- The Australian View. "
Speaking at the opening of the ther he would consider taking steps Meter Exhibition at to make evelists keep the rule of All-British Adelaide, Australia, recently, Sir the road in the spirit as well as Alexander Hore Ruthie V.C., the in the letter, and, incidentally, to Governor of South Australia, said enforce the carrying of a rear light that although the object of the on cycles. Mr. Morrison said that, Australian Association of British as regarded the first part of the Manufacturers was to foster British question, the matter would be care trade in Australia, it did not pre-fully considered in connexion with judice the principle which the the recommendations of the High whole Empire was trying to achieve; way Code to be issued under the namely that every State should Road Traffic Bill. As regarded the develop its own resources. The aimlast part of the question, the en- of the exhibition was to prove that forcement of the law requiring British cars and motor cycles, with cyclists during the hours of dark could ness to carry a rear red light or "suficient encouragement,
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The Engine
The engine has four cylinders cast blar, and side valves. The piston displacement is 1,438 .c. the brake hp, is 28. The cylinder head is detachable and is of the rapid combustion type, which en- sures high efficiency, ie, a good power output with minimum con- simption.
The Chassis.
Ignition is by battery and coil, with the distributor situated on top of the cylinder head. This system guarantees a powerful spark at the lowest speeds and when starting Spark advance is automatic through 15 degrees with a further 15 degrees by hand.
Valves. The side valves are ac tunted directly by the special profile, silent eros.
The Carburetter is a Soler " fitted with an economiser and an nir strangler for easy starting. The Iced is by gravity from a tank on the dash, with a capacity of 24 litres (gallons).
ClutchThe single plate, dry clutch is sweet and progressive in action and is mounted on a special flexible hub.
thirty years has ever looked ahead, reaching out for greater porfection; a firm that in all its history has
progress, has never betrayed a never stood still on the path of trust or failed to, come up to ex pectations when the demand was for a better car, a masterpiece.
The 591-C is therefore above all, a Fiat. That is, it is the fruit of model organisation in which legions of research workers, expert are ceaselessly engaged in sifting menters, engineers and designers
the accumulated experience gained in building innumerable cars, win- ning thousands of competitions and driving hundreds of miles on the most gruelling road tests. A firm that has opened up new horizons in
modern industrial
both
system,
as regards metallurgy and mechanics, neglecting nothing that would improve quality production on a vaat scale at ever decreasing cost..
Through a wide-spread, active, commercial organisation, planned with foresight and acumen, the fac tory continually collects and studies the impressions,' needs and desires of the private motorist.
Fiat, in short, is a name that expresses a whole programme, a name that has no need of any "ex- glanatory or laudatory slogan.
The crankshaft, of great rigidity and perfect balance, runs in seven smooth, antifriction lined bearings. A disc type damper is fitted which eliminates all vibration, the running“ of the engine consequently being. smooth, Hexible and extremely quiet at even the very highest speeds.
The pistons are of a special light
out clearance so as to avoid noise and wear. alloy, itted into the cylinders with
The large diameter
valves are actuated directly by the. camshaft situated in the crankcaso and driven by a silent chain.
A Solex carburetter is employed, provided with a special air filter.
it
is fed through a vacuum, device
upon the main tank at the rear of the chassis. mounted on the dash, which draws.
Ignition is by battery and coll the spark advance is automatic with a supplementary hand control.
Forced lubrification is effected by means of a pump in the oil slumps. the oil passes through a purifier on the dashboard.
The clutch is of the single plate,
forward speeds and reverse con- dry type, and the geargos, ane
trolled by a central lever provided buil: with the engine, gives four
with a special safety lock. The changing of gears is easy and simple and the gearbox is perfectly quiet at all speeds.
Transmission is by a hollow shaft- cardan joints: fitted with two thrust and torque are taken entirely "on the suspension springs.
A pressed steel rear axle casing is fitted: it has a final drive through silent, helical bevel gears with a ratio of 1 to 5, 1. The differential gears are plain, straight toothed bevels.
The suspension is by four, fat, semi-elliptic springs very flexible and of very smooth action, aided by four efficient adjustable hydraulics shock absorbers.
Aa internal expanding pedal operated brake is fitted to each of the four wheels. A hand lover actuates the rear wheel brakes. only.
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A very up-to-date electrical equip ment is provided, comprising a 12. volt dyname, a capacious battery of accumulators, a self-starter motor and a junction switch. On a neat panel are grouped the instro- ments
which are food-lighted. There are two handles: one for the ignition switch and the other con- trolling the head and side lights.
The Tourer.
A few words regarding the parti- cular denomination, of this car will, however, not be out of place. The denomination 591-C might naturally
The self-starter control is operat lead one to suppose that the new
more or lessed by a pedal, that of the spark car was merely a
advance being on the steering modibed form of model 521. If this wheel. On the facia board to the supposition is, in part, true, inas-right of the instrument panel, is to much as none of the excellent fea- be found the throttle control for the slow running adjustment, the tures of model 521 are lacking in air strangler control for starting, the 821-C Saloon and the parts of and the economiser. Gearbox. In unit with the en both cars are largely interchang gine is the four speed gear-box. able, it is none the less true that, The gear lever is centrally situat-
on the other hand, the alteration ed, is long and the gear manipula of all those details of the chassis, tion is very easy and quite noise- transmission and bodywork affect less. In the different gears, the ing the properties of the car, was maximum speeds attainable are the sufficient to confer on the new following, the rear axle ratio being madel the character and substance 10/56: in fourth (direct, drive) about of a car fundamentally designed 50 mp.h.in third, 35 m.p.b.; in
and built as a five-seater, full of second, 22; in first: 14 and in markedly individual features, de- reyerse 17 m.p.h. The maximum stined to rank high in the Fiat gradient that can be climbed in
range of models. about 1 in 3.
The 591-C has no double, either Transmission-An open"propellor in its particular characteristica, shaft with two cardan joints trans- or in its performance, not only in Fiat's own production, but even in mits the drive to the rear wheels. the production of any other coun- Torque and thrust are taken up try. by the rear springs. A semi-float-
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It is offered to the large number
This latest type of body which Fiat, in view of the great favour everywhere encountered by their "model 521-C, have produced for lovers of fast touring and for sports- men, has fae, tapering lines, is harmoniously proportioned and weil
finished.
Like the Saloon on the same chassis, it affords ample room fo five passengers; the deep, restful seat cushions, well padded back rests and the interior trimming, all in washable leather, are of a plain colour harmonising with that of the four doors are each provided with brilliant external paintwork. The a capacious inside pocket.
Two spare wheels are furnished with the car; these are carried in « wells in the front wings. The fold- ing luggage grid at the rear is stove enamelled black, strong and practical.
ing rear axle is used, carrying of motorists who require & medium powered car with a brilliant per:
The Saloon. 2 "Gleason" cat spiral toothed bevel formance and a high degree of
Of the unmistakably. Italian style gear and an extremely accessible luxury, but which does not overstep differential gear. The rear axle the limits of a relatively modest and taste, the five-seater Saloon gears work with perfect noiseless cylinder capacity and a still more designed by Fiat for the model modest purchase price. It is for 521- chassie is light, airy, elegant, The brakes are of new design, those who, enthusiastic in their re- comfortable and roomy, and is re- with rigid pull rods instead of ception of the model of the new plete with all the latest fitments and cables. Both hand and foot brakes productive, cycle-model 520 will trimmings.
Complete protection is afforded act on all four wheels. The brake
indoubtedly receive drums and shoes are generously pro greater favour this later car, Giner, by the wide wings; the two spare portioned both for diameter and faster and more up-to-date. width.
The steering is by worm and worm-wheel, with a strongly raked steering column and a large dia meter, wheel.
with still
radiator along the bonnet to the
Beuttle.
The single piece windscreen is
wheels are carried in wells in the front ones The wide running boarda, rubber, covered: the sides of the body come right down to the level of the running bords. there being no valances. This, owing to the continuity of the
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Electrica Installation. The six- volt electrical installation comprises: hinged and can be fixed in any de-colour adds to the cars appear-s a dynamo, starting motor, 96 amp-sired position by means of special ance. hour battery, three-light headlampe anti-vibration clamps. An automatic with switch, on the steering wheel, electric horn, food-lighted instru ment board and tail lamp.
The large, drop windows give vacuum screen wiper is fitted All ample light and allow of perfect cars are also fitted with driving visibility; they are fitted with win- mirrors, now recognized as an im ders for raising or lowering the portant factor, in safe driving:: glasses. The adjustable, one-piece General Features of Coachwork.
On the instrument board are windscreen is fitted with anti-vibra
the speedometer, oil tion fastening arrangements and an The exterior lines of the 014 mounted bodies follow those that assured pressure gauge, ainmeter and the automatic wiper. A large rear win- such success to model 591-C, and ignition switch, fitted with a safety dow gives the driver a clear view the salient features of construction lock On the facin board, at the when reversing The rear petrol are also similar in the two models, side of the instrument panel, are tank is covered and protected by The shell is pressed out of strong-the-knoba for uctuating the air a sheet metal valance which fe sheet steel, forming a single, tilent strangler on the carburetter for easy neatly turned up to form a number and rigid nit einhle of defying starting, the hand throttle and the plate bracket. A luggage grid is. time weathes and neglect The T Mind my puero foreplacing at the
alpleráclival, une extreme brilliant paintwork is executed by very cold weather, the most modern system, assuring the maximum durability.
The radiator, of new design, is entirely chromium plated. An effect of alimness and speed is obtained by continuing the crest of the (Continued at foot of neat column)
A pedal in the centre controls the strong starter switch, whilst the electric. The front seat is fully adjustable born button, the revolving switch for distance from the steering wheel controlling the anti-dazzle head and for the inclination of the back- lights and the butterfly lever con rest. The year seat, affords ample trolling the band spark advance are room for three full-grown passen mounted on the steering wheel.
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