General information |
Model
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Ariel 4G Square Four Mark II |
Model year
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1956 |
Category
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Allround |
Rating
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Engine and transmission |
Displacement
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995.0 ccm (60.71 cubic inches) |
Engine type
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Square four cylinder |
Engine details
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Double twin cylinder arranged as a square. |
Power output
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45.0 HP (32.8 kW)) @ 5500 RPM |
Top speed
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160.0 km/h (99.4 mph) |
Compression
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6.0:1 |
Bore x stroke
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65.0 x 78.0 mm (2.6 x 3.1 inches) |
Valves per cylinder
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2 |
Fuel system
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Carburettor. SU MC2 carburettor with air cleaner |
Fuel control
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Overhead Valves (OHV) |
Lubrication system
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Dry sump with dual oil pump. |
Cooling system
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Air |
Gearbox
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4-speed |
Transmission type
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Chain (final drive) |
Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels |
Frame type
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Full cradle |
Front suspension
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Oil damped telescopic fork |
Rear suspension
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Plunger-link spring |
Front tire
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3.25-19 |
Rear tire
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4.00-18 |
Front brakes
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Expanding brake (drum brake) |
Diameter
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178 mm (7.0 inches) |
Rear brakes
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Expanding brake (drum brake) |
Diameter
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203 mm (8.0 inches) |
Wheels
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Wire spoked. Dunlop tyres. |
Physical measures and capacities |
Dry weight
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193.0 kg (425.5 pounds) |
Power/weight ratio
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0.2332 HP/kg |
Overall length
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2184 mm (86.0 inches) |
Overall width
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686 mm (27.0 inches) |
Ground clearance
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140 mm (5.5 inches) |
Wheelbase
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1422 mm (56.0 inches) |
Fuel capacity
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16.00 litres (4.23 US gallons) |
Oil capacity
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3.40 litres (3.59 US quarts) |
Other specifications |
Color options
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Red/chrome |
Starter
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Kick |
Light
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7.5 inch, 30 Watt headlamp. |
Comments
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Also called ´Squariel´. Designed by Edward Turner. Mark II has separate barrels, a re-designed cylinder head with four separate exhaust pipes from two cast-aluminium manifolds and a rocker-box combined with the inlet manifold. |
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Further information |
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