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This version of the RMB was designed
specifically for the US market, with cutaway doors, 3-abreast seating and
foldaway hood. It also featured a lower bonnet line, with fold flat
windscreen, and a column gearshift.
It wasn't the success that Nuffield had
hoped for, selling only 507 in 3 years although in my opinion it was a
real thoroughbred car in every respect. It was dropped in 1951, before the
RMB was face lifted to the RMF.
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ENGINE TYPE
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High camshafts and push-rod
90-deg ohv
2443cc 16hp 4cyl
Bore 80.5mm Stroke 120mm
90bhp at 4,300rpm
(100bhp at 4,500rpm from Oct. 1948 onward)
Compression ratio 6.8:1
Carburation 2 H4 SU |
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TRANSMISSION |
Four-speed gearbox, Synchro
on 2nd,3rd,4th.
Overall gear ratios:
1st 15.0, 2nd 8.86,
3rd 5.83, 4th 4.11
Reverse 15.0 |
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Dimensions |
Wheelbase 9'11" (aprx
4010mm)
Track 4'4.5" (aprx 1320mm)
Length 15'6" (aprx 4710mm)
Width 5'6" (aprx 1640mm)
Height 4'11.5" (aprx 1480mm)
Turning Circle 36'
Tyres
Weight 26.5cwt
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NUMBER BUILT
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507 |
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