| MODEL | BSA Q8 EMPIRE STAR 496 1936 |
| Year | 1936 |
| Engine Type | Single-cylinder four-stroke overhead-valve |
| Displacement / Capacity | 496 cc |
| Bore X Stroke | — |
| Compression Ratio | — |
| Cooling System | — |
| Max Power | 4.96 hp (rating) |
| Max Torque | — |
| Ignition | Magneto |
| Induction | — |
| Start System | — |
| TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
| Lubrication | Dry sump |
| Gear Box | 4-speed, foot control |
| Clutch | Enclosed in oil-tight cover in aluminium oil-bath primary case |
| Final Drive | — |
| CHASSIS SPECS | |
| Frame | Forged backbone with duplex seat and front down tubes, rear stays forming a cradle |
| Front Suspension | — |
| Rear Suspension | — |
| Front Brakes | — |
| Rear Brakes | — |
| DIMENSION SPECS | |
| Overall Length | — |
| Overall Width | — |
| Overall Height | — |
| Seat Height | — |
| Wheelbase | — |
| Ground Clearance | — |
| Dry Weight | — |
| Wet Weight | — |
| WHEEL SPECS | |
| Front Tyre | 26 x 3 in |
| Rear Tyre | 26 x 3.25 in |
| FUEL SYSTEM | |
| Fuel Capacity | 3.75 Imperial gal |
| Fuel Consumption | — |
| Top Speed | — |
The Empire Star was a sports-tourer single in the 1936 range, with an air-hardened alloy-iron cylinder, roller three-bearing mainshaft and a low-expansion piston. A 350 version shared the name.
