Motor Cars
Britain
1900s

Crossley 40hp

(1906 to 1910)
Crossley 40hp car history

 

The Crossley 40 hp was introduced in 1906. The number made is not known. Before 1919 chassis numbers were not segregated by model type and are in the range up to 2445. The last cars are thought to have been made in 1910.

 

BODY STYLES

Many, probably most, cars were supplied in chassis only form to independent coach builders. In 1906 the chassis was listed at £500.

crossley-40hp-chassis

 1909-crossley-40hp-side-view

1909 crossley 40hp side-view

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Technical

Technical
  • SPECIFICATION
    Engine/gearbox/transmission
    Body/chassis
    capacity
    6991cc
    cylinders
    4 pair cast. Fixed cylinder head.
    bore
    4 3/4 inches (120.65 mm)
    stroke
    5 15/16 inches (150.8 mm)
    compression ratio

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    RAC Horse Power
    36
    carburettor
    Crossley automatic (Smiths from 1907)
    valves
    side -inlet on the right, exhaust on the left
    lubrication
    exhaust pressurised total loss system
    ignition
    either high or low tension magneto (options)
    max power
    44 bhp at 1000 rpm
    fuel consumption (typical)

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    max speed (approx)

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    Gears
    4
    Clutch
    Metal
    Final Drive
    Chain (Shaft from 1907)
    Rear axle

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    wheelbase
    10 feet 3 1/2 inches (3137 mm)
    length
    14 feet 0 inches (4267 mm)
    track
    4 feet 8 inches (1422 mm)
    width overall
    5 feet 9 inches (1753 mm)
    weight
    21 cwt (chassis) (1.06 tonne}
    steering
    Worm and segment
    suspension - front
    semi elliptic springs
    suspension - rear
    semi elliptic springs
    brakes

     

    Rear wheel only, metal to metal. Transmission brake with twin drums, one behind and one in front of the gearbox.
    wheels/tyres
    910 x 100 (front) 920 x 120 (rear)