Jump to content

BSA Light Six

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

BSA Light Six
Overview
ManufacturerThe Daimler Company Limited
for BSA Cycles Limited
Also calledLanchester Light Six
Body and chassis
Body styleSix-light saloon
sports saloon
streamlined saloon
fixed-head coupé
All four bodies are fully coachbuilt[1]
LayoutFR layout
RelatedBSA Ten, Lanchester Ten
Powertrain
Engine6-cylinder Inline ohv 1378 cc[2]
TransmissionDaimler fluid flywheel and Wilson four-speed preselective self-changing gearbox[2]
Dimensions
Wheelbase(8'3") 99 in (2,515 mm) and
track (4'0") 48 in (1,219 mm)[2]
BSA Light Six
Overview
ManufacturerThe Daimler Company Limited
Also calledLanchester Light Six
Layout
Configuration6-cylinder in-line
Displacement1,378 cubic centimetres (84 cu in)[2]
Cylinder bore57 mm (2.2 in)[1]
Piston stroke90 mm (3.5 in)[1]
Cylinder block materialCast-iron with integral head, mounted on a two-piece aluminium crankcase[2]
Cylinder head materialIntegral head with block
Aluminium-alloy pistons[2]
Valvetrainohv operated by pushrods from a chain-driven camshaft[2]
Combustion
Fuel systemS.U. carburettor
Oil systemfull pressure lubrication[2]
Cooling systemwater thermostatically controlled with pump and fan to radiator[2]
Output
Power output34 bhp (25 kW; 34 PS) @3,600 rpm[2]
Tax rating 12.09 hp[1]

The BSA Light Six was a small car in the twelve tax horsepower class manufactured for BSA Cars by BSA subsidiary The Daimler Company Limited. Announced in September 1934[1] it was a cheaper and less well-finished version of the Lanchester Light Six

It was described by the motoring correspondent of The Times as not intended to be a replacement for the Ten but as an alternative model perhaps for the more fastidious[1]

Engine

[edit]

The new engine design was on the same general lines as the Lanchester Eighteen (not 15/18) though with a chain-driven dynamo and a much reduced bore and stroke taking down the swept volume from 2,390 cubic centimetres (146 cu in) to 1,378 cubic centimetres (84 cu in)

Chassis

[edit]

The larger twelve horsepower six-cylinder engine was mounted in the chassis of the ten horsepower four-cylinder BSA Ten. Steering was by cam and lever, brakes were mechanical. Tyres specified were 5 inch on 18 inch wheels.

Prices

[edit]
Six-light saloon and fixed head coupé £315
Streamlined saloon and sports saloon £325

References

[edit]
  1. ^ a b c d e f Cars Of 1935.The Times, Friday, 21 September 1934; pg. 17; Issue 46865. (1334 words)
  2. ^ a b c d e f g h i j Specifications. The Times, Tuesday, 2 April 1935; pg. 63; Issue 47028