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ARIEL 4G SQUARE FOUR MARK II 1955

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ARIEL 4G SQUARE FOUR MARK II 1955 SPECIFICATIONS
Spec sheet
MODELARIEL 4G SQUARE FOUR MARK II 1955
Year1955
Engine TypeSquare four, OHV
Displacement / Capacity995 cc
Bore X Stroke65 x 78 mm / 2.56 x 3.07 in
Compression Ratio6:1
Cooling SystemAir
Max Power33.6 kW / 45 hp @ 5500 rpm
Max Torque—
Ignition—
InductionCarburettor
Start SystemKick
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Lubrication—
Gear Box4-speed
Clutch—
Final DriveChain
CHASSIS SPECS
Frame—
Front Suspension—
Rear Suspension—
Front BrakesExpanding brake (drum), 178 mm / 7 in
Rear BrakesExpanding brake (drum), 203 mm / 8 in
DIMENSION SPECS
Overall Length2082 mm / 82 in
Overall Width—
Overall Height—
Seat Height—
Wheelbase1422 mm / 56 in
Ground Clearance—
Dry Weight193 kg / 425.5 lb
Wet Weight—
WHEEL SPECS
Front Tyre3.25-19
Rear Tyre4.00-18
FUEL SYSTEM
Fuel Capacity16 Litres / 4.2 US gal
Fuel Consumption—
Top Speed160 km/h / 99.4 mph
Ariel file

The Mark II Square Four moved to an aluminium-alloy cylinder block and head, giving a lighter, cooler-running 995 cc four with more power than the Mark I. It remained a refined, flexible sporting tourer that was among the fastest British roadsters of its day.