Engineering:Beacon Motors
Beacon Motors Ltd was a British automobile manufacturer based in Hindhead, Surrey from 1912 to 1913 moving to Liphook, Surrey until 1914.[1]
The first Beacon was equipped with an air cooled JAP V-twin engine which had a displacement of 1248 cc. The 7 feet 6 inch (2286 mm) wheelbase, 3 feet 10 inch (1150 mm) track chassis[2] was a conventional one with half elliptic leaf spring suspension front and rear but the bodywork could be specified made from cane basketwork. Drive was to the rear axle through a variable ratio friction drive and chains.[1]
Later models had a slightly smaller engine with 1089 cc capacity made by the French company Griffon. The later cars had shaft drive and a three speed transmission located with the rear axle.
Production stopped on the outbreak of World War I.
Models
| Model | Years | Cylinders | Capacity | Wheelbase | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 hp | 1912–1913 | V-twin | 1248 cm³ | 2286 mm | |
| 10 hp | 1914 | V-twin | 1089 cm³ | 2286 mm | 305 kg |
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Georgano, N. (2000). Beaulieu Encyclopedia of the Automobile. London: HMSO. ISBN 1-57958-293-1.
- ↑ Culshaw; Horrobin (1974). Complete Catalogue of British Cars. London: Macmillan. ISBN 0-333-16689-2.
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