BSA Light Six

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

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]
Block materialCast-iron with integral head, mounted on a two-piece aluminium crankcase[2]
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]

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

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

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

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

References

  1. Cars Of 1935.The Times, Friday, 21 September 1934; pg. 17; Issue 46865. (1334 words)
  2. Specifications. The Times, Tuesday, 2 April 1935; pg. 63; Issue 47028
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