1959 Ariel 4G Square Four Mark II

Ariel 4G Square Four Mark II 1959


1959 Ariel 4G Square Four Mark II specifications, pictures, reviews and rating

General information
Model Ariel 4G Square Four Mark II
Year of manufacture 1959
Type Allround
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Engine and transmission
Engine size 995.0 ccm (60.71 cubic inches)
Type of engine Square four cylinder
Engine details Double twin cylinder arranged as a square.
Output 45.0 HP (32.8 kW)) @ 5500 RPM
Top speed 160.0 km/h (99.4 mph)
Compression 6.0:1
Bore x stroke 65.0 x 78.0 mm (2.6 x 3.1 inches)
Valves per cylinder 2
Fuel system Carburettor. SU MC2 carburettor with air cleaner
Fuel control Overhead Valves (OHV)
Lubrication system Dry sump with dual oil pump.
Cooling system Air
Gearbox 4-speed
Transmission type Chain (final drive)
Clutch Dry, 3-plate
Fuel consumption 3.04 litres/100 km (32.9 km/l or 77.38 mpg)
Greenhouse gases 70.5 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels
Frame type Full cradle
Front suspension Oil damped telescopic fork
Rear suspension Plunger-link spring
Front tire 3.25-19
Rear tire 4.00-18
Front brakes Expanding brake (drum brake)
Diameter 178 mm (7.0 inches)
Rear brakes Expanding brake (drum brake)
Diameter 203 mm (8.0 inches)
Wheels Wire spoked. Dunlop tyres.
Physical measures and capacities
Weight incl. oil, gas, etc 197.3 kg (435.0 pounds)
Overall length 2184 mm (86.0 inches)
Overall width 686 mm (27.0 inches)
Ground clearance 140 mm (5.5 inches)
Wheelbase 1422 mm (56.0 inches)
Fuel capacity 18.93 litres (5.00 US gallons)
Oil capacity 3.40 litres (3.59 US quarts)
Other specifications
Color options Claret, Red/black, Black
Starter Kick
Electrical 6 Volt
Light 7.5 inch, 30 Watt headlamp.
Comments 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. Sidecar option.
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