Merlin - Specifications

Specifications as of September 1999

Registration Number MER 924H
Full Rebuild C.S Autoclassics/Opus Car Company Minor Plus Series IV, 1989.
Engine 1300cc A-Series bored out to 1400cc. Fully lightened, balanced and blueprinted. Developing in full tune 140bhp.
Cam High performance scatter Road/Race.
Cylinder Head Stage 3 Road/Race high performance, modified for leaded or unleaded petrol.
Compression Ratio 10:1
Carburettor SU HIF 44mm with stub stack on Howley racing inlet manifold.
Fuel Consumption 20mpg touring (approximately)
Electrics Alternator, Negative-earth system, Halogen headlights, Halogen Cibe driving lights inset in grill. Electric screen wash, 7psi pusher fuel pump, Electronic or standard ignition, Reversing light.
Gearbox Flowtec close ratio Ford 5-speed, on C.S Autoclassics 3 stage cast, universal bell-housing.
Clutch Ford competition with metal roll race release bearing. Vertical rose jointed gearstick wth Momo competition gear knob.
Front/Rear Brakes Front: 9.75 inch discs fitted to modified uprights, fitted with Morris Marina stub axles and disc parts.
Rear: 8 inch drums on Triumph axle. Servo.
Auxiliary Header tank, Cuprol-nickel brake pipes, Goodrich brake armoured brake hoses.
Dampers, Front and Rear Suspension Rated gas-adjustable to corner weight of vehicle. Fitted to outboard welded vertical location brackets. Morris Marin 1700 adjustable torsion bars.
Rear Axle
 Triumph TR7. Re-engineered and fitted with a Quafe limited slip differential.
Wheels Morris Marina fitted with 175/70 13 section radial Bridgestone SF373, H rated.
Interior Trim is updated to C.S Autoclassics/Opus Car Company/Cobra trim package which gives ample room for controls. Fully reclining and adjustable rake seats. Rear seats built with modern foam fire-retardant cushions. Inertia seat belts and special carpeting.
Performance Projected 0-60 in around 7 seconds with an expected top speed capability of 125mph.
Designer, Owner and Builder C.S Autoclassics/Opus Car Company test and development vehicle. All parts and components where applicable are © C.S Autoclassics/Opus Car Company Ltd.