ferny Posted November 28, 2007 Share Posted November 28, 2007 If an Amphicar entered. I'm saying this with this years charity in mind. The TSSC support them, but would it be allowed to enter as the only Triumph part was the engine (and the clutch?). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GT6DavidMK1 Posted November 28, 2007 Share Posted November 28, 2007 Only the clutch cover is Triumph :PDavid Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard B Posted November 28, 2007 Share Posted November 28, 2007 http://www.amphicars.com/actengin.htmQuote: The history of the Triumph Herald engine that is used to power the Amphicar.The Herald engine started as 948cc in 1958. It was uprated to 1147cc (1200) in 1961 at which time is was considered the best small engine in the world for power/weight ratio and ability to run cool. This is why it was chosen for the Amphicar. In 1964 a more powerful version was developed called the 12/50. In 1968 the 1300cc version called the 13/60 became available followed by the 1500cc in 1971. The Spitfire used the same engine, normally with twin carburettors and higher compression. Up to 10:1 instead of the normal 8:1 or 8.5:1 Spitfire engines can be used in Amphicar but do not run as well at low speed, because of their more "racey" camshaft. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GT6 John Posted November 28, 2007 Share Posted November 28, 2007 ferny wrote:If an Amphicar entered.I just think you have a secret desire to do a real round Britain... on the sea around the coast! ;DHow many times would the RNLI be called out I wonder... :X Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GT6DavidMK1 Posted November 28, 2007 Share Posted November 28, 2007 I wonder how far it would get? before being swamped by rough sea!! :PDavid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Bancroft Posted November 28, 2007 Share Posted November 28, 2007 Nice AC! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferny Posted November 30, 2007 Author Share Posted November 30, 2007 John_Martin wrote:I just think you have a secret desire to do a real round Britain... on the sea around the coast! ;DHow many times would the RNLI be called out I wonder... :XSo that's;Do the RBRRVisit all areas in one monthDo the 10CRDo the HCRDrive to the ArcticTunnel Runsand now flaot around Britain in a Triumph powered biscuit tin.Gonna be a busy few years. :o Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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