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 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
LayoutFR layout
RelatedBSA Ten, Lanchester Ten
Powertrain
Engine6-cylinder Inline ohv 1378 cc
TransmissionDaimler fluid flywheel and Wilson four-speed preselective self-changing gearbox
Dimensions
Wheelbase(8'3") 99 in (2,515 mm) and
track (4'0") 48 in (1,219 mm)
BSA Light Six
Overview
ManufacturerThe Daimler Company Limited
Also calledLanchester Light Six
Layout
Configuration6-cylinder in-line
Displacement1,378 cubic centimetres (84 cu in)
Cylinder bore57 mm (2.2 in)
Piston stroke90 mm (3.5 in)
Cylinder block materialCast-iron with integral head, mounted on a two-piece aluminium crankcase
Cylinder head materialIntegral head with block
Aluminium-alloy pistons
Valvetrainohv operated by pushrods from a chain-driven camshaft
Combustion
Fuel systemS.U. carburettor
Oil systemfull pressure lubrication
Cooling systemwater thermostatically controlled with pump and fan to radiator
Output
Power output34 bhp (25 kW; 34 PS) @3,600 rpm
Tax rating 12.09 hp

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

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