Tuesday, September 14, 2010

ALLARD J2/J2X!!

Blog by Gmy.

Origin by UK
First manufactured in Year 1949 until 1954
Engine installed assorted American Ford V8s 3.6 I (220 cid) to 5.4 I (331 cid)

Top speed varied according to the engine, but was typically around 120 mph (193km/h); 0-60 mph (97km/h) in 7.4 secs

One American driver who raced an Allard was Carroll Shelby, who subsequently used the formula of light British sports car body teamed with beefy American engine to create the iconic AC Cobra.

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