Attribute | ![]() NSU 601 OSL 1940 × | ![]() Ariel 4F Square Four 600 1932 × |
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General | ||
Production from (year) | 1940 | 1932 |
Make | NSU | Ariel |
Model | NSU 601 OSL | Ariel 4F Square Four 600 |
Category | Allround | Allround |
Engine and transmission | ||
Engine type | Single cylinder, four-stroke | Square four cylinder |
Valves per cylinder | - | 2 |
Fuel system | Carburettor. Amal | Carburettor |
Engine details | - | Double twin - square 4 cylinder arrangement |
Displacement (cm³) | 562 | 601 |
Power (kw) | 17.5 | 16.8 |
Cooling system | Air | Air |
Transmission type,final drive | - | Chain |
Bore (mm) | 85 | 56 |
Stroke (mm) | 99 | 61 |
Gearbox | - | 4-speed |
Fuel control | - | Overhead Cams (OHC) |
Compression | - | 6.9:1 |
Exhaust system | - | 2 x 1-into-1 |
Chassis | ||
Front suspension | - | Spring girders |
Rear suspension | - | Rigid |
Front brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
Rear brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
Frame type | - | Semi-cradle |
Front tyre | 3.50-19 | 3.25-19 |
Rear tyre | 3.50-19 | 3.25-19 |
Wheels | - | Wire spoked |
Other | ||
Starter | Kick | Kick |
Dimensions | ||
Wheelbase (mm) | 1,420 | 1,385 |
Dry weight (kg) | 150 | 168 |
Power/weight ratio | 0.1167 | 0.1 |
Performance | ||
Fuel capacity (l) | - | 13.25 |