Elfin Mallala
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Template:Use dmy dates Template:Short description Script error: No such module "Infobox".Template:Template otherScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". The Elfin Mallala was a sports racing car produced in 1962 and 1963 by Garrie Cooper's Elfin Sports Cars. It had a small run of only five cars. Its first race was at the Mallala Race Circuit which gave its name to the car. It has the historical distinction of being the first Australian built racing car to race in England.[1]
Cars
| Chassis | Engine | Team | Owners / Drivers[2] | Class | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | S6311 | Ford 116E | Scuderia Veloce | David McKay Greg Cusack Denis Geary Leigh Bayley (1967- 1970 Peter Goodwin (1970) |
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| 2 | S6315 | Ford Consul | Brian Morrell Graeme Henderson |
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| 3 | S6316 | Climax 2.4 L | Brian Thompson Graeme Wright |
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| 4 | S6317[1] | Lotus 1.6 L Climax 2.0 L Ford Cortina 1.1 L |
Greville Edgerton (1963) Charlie Occhipinti (1967) Steven O'Callaghan (1971) Murray Richards Brian Ax (1988) |
1100 cc Sports Car class | |
| 5 | S6418 | Lotus 1.6 L |
Henri Leroux (South Africa) Stephen Knox (Aust) Shairon Beale (USA) |
Technical specifications and features
Drivetrain
- mid mounted 4 cylinder, 1600 cc engine
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- 5 speed gearbox
Suspension
- Front: Tubular wishbones, coil/shock absorbers, Script error: No such module "convert". non-adjustable anti-roll bar
- Rear: Reversed lower wishbones, driveshaft top link, trailing radius arms
Exceptions were:
- chassis 6318: tubular top link, splined driveshaft
- chassis 6316: tubular top link, drive shafts with rubber doughnuts
Brakes
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- Rear: Script error: No such module "convert". drums
- The last three cars had discs on all four wheels.
Wheels/Tyres
- 13" wheels
Construction
- Aluminium body panels, fiberglass nose and tail. (The first car aluminium nose and tail).
- Space frame chassis
Dimensions
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- Rear Track Script error: No such module "convert".
- Wheelbase Script error: No such module "convert".
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See also
References
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External links
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