| Year:
1940
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GENERAL
Make:
Nimbus
Model:
Type C
Retail New:
$1,200
Retail Current:
$6,500-$11,000
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CHASSIS
Frame:
Riveted strap steel
Wheelbase:
1,435mm
Seat Height:
711mm (28in)
Front Tire:
3.50in x 19in
Rear Tire:
3.50in x 19in
Front Brakes:
180mm (7in) single-leading-shoe drum
Rear Brakes:
180mm (7in) single-leading-shoe drum
Front Suspension:
Telescopic forks, no adjustment
Rear Suspension:
None
Instrumentation:
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ENGINE
Engine Type:
inline four
Engine Displacement:
746cc
Bore x Stroke:
60mm x 66mm
Valve Train:
Valves per Cylinder:
2
Valve Adjustment:
Compression:
4.5:1
Carburetion:
Single Nimbus
Ignition:
Coil and breaker points with distributor
Starting System:
Lubrication:
Cooling System:
Air
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WEIGHT AND FUEL ECONOMY
Dry Weight:
185kg (408lb)
Wet Weight:
Load Capacity:
GVWR:
Fuel Capacity:
12.5ltr (3.3gal)
Average MPG:
55
Gallons to Reserve:
Range to Reserve:
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TRANSMISSION
Clutch:
Single-plate, dry
Number of Gears:
3
Final Drive:
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PERFORMANCE
Charging Output:
Battery:
6v
Power:
18-22hp @ 4,500rpm
Torque:
Top Speed:
70mph (no sidecar)
RPM @ 60:
Standing 1/4:
0-60:
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