Attribute | ![]() Ariel 4F Square Four 600 1932 × | ![]() NSU 601 TS 1938 × |
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General | ||
Production from (year) | 1932 | 1938 |
Make | Ariel | NSU |
Model | Ariel 4F Square Four 600 | NSU 601 TS |
Category | Allround | Allround |
Engine and transmission | ||
Engine type | Square four cylinder | Single cylinder, four-stroke |
Valves per cylinder | 2 | - |
Fuel system | Carburettor | Carburettor. Amac |
Engine details | Double twin - square 4 cylinder arrangement | - |
Displacement (cm³) | 601 | 592 |
Power (kw) | 16.8 | 11.7 |
Cooling system | Air | Air |
Transmission type,final drive | Chain | Chain |
Bore (mm) | 56 | 87.5 |
Stroke (mm) | 61 | 99 |
Gearbox | 4-speed | - |
Fuel control | Overhead Cams (OHC) | - |
Ignition | - | Magneto Bosch |
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 | Double steel |
Front tyre | 3.25-19 | 3.50-26 |
Rear tyre | 3.25-19 | 4-27 |
Wheels | Wire spoked | Spoked |
Other | ||
Starter | Kick | Kick |
Dimensions | ||
Wheelbase (mm) | 1,385 | 1,390 |
Dry weight (kg) | 168 | 165 |
Power/weight ratio | 0.1 | 0.0709 |
Performance | ||
Fuel capacity (l) | 13.25 | - |