Elfin Mallala
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| Elfin Mallala | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Elfin Cars |
| Production | 1963 5 |
| Engine | 1600 cc 110.4 kW |
| Length | 3040 mm |
| Width | 1960 mm |
| Curb weight | 408.2 kg |
| Similar | Lotus 23 |
The Elfin Mallala is a 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 Motorsport Park 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]
Contents |
[edit] Cars
| Chassis | Engine | Team | Owners / Drivers[2] | Class | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | S6311 | Ford 116E | Scuderia Veloce | David Mckay Greg Cusak Denis Geary Peter Goodwin (1965) |
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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) |
1100cc Sports Car class |
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| 5 | S6418 | Lotus 1.6 L |
Henri Leroux (South Africa) Stephen Knox (Aust) Shairon Beale (USA) |
[edit] Technical Specifications and Features
[edit] Drivetrain
- mid mounted 4 cylinder, 1600cc engine
- From 110.4 kW
- 5 speed gearbox
[edit] Suspension
- Front: Tubular wishbones, coil/shock absorbers, 12.7mm 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
[edit] Brakes
- Front: 240 mm discs
- Rear: 216 mm drums
- The last three cars had discs on all four wheels.
[edit] Wheels/Tyres
- 13" wheels
[edit] Construction
- Aluminium body panels, fiberglass nose and tail. (The first car aluminium nose and tail).
- Space frame chassis
[edit] Dimensions
- Length 3040 mm
- Front Track 1080 mm
- Rear Track 1060 mm
- Wheelbase 1960 mm
- Kerb Weight 408 kg
[edit] References
- ^ a b Elfin Mallala. Brian Ax Racing. Retrieved on 2007-03-16.
- ^ Lear, Brian. Elfin's Magic Mallala. Retrieved on 2007-03-16.
Bladon, John & Barry Catford (1997), Australia's Elfin Sports and Racing Cars, Sydney: Turton and Armstrong, ISBN 0 908031 69 6
[edit] External links
Current vehicles
MS8 Streamliner • MS8 Clubman
Historical vehicles
Streamliner • Formula Junior • Clubman • Mallala • Catalina • Mono • Formula V • Type 400 • Type 300 • Type 600 • ME5 • MR5 • 620 • MR6 • MS7 • MR8 • MR9 • Type 3
