Arrol Aster 17/50
| Arrol-Aster 17/50 | |
|---|---|
| Overview | |
| Production | 1927–1930 80 approx produced (including 23/70 models) |
| Body and chassis | |
| Body style | saloon 4-seat convertible 5-seat coupé |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 2370 cc Straight-6 Sleeve valve |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 127 inches (3226 mm) |
| Length | 174 inches (4420 mm) |
| Width | 68 inches (1727 mm) |
The 17/50 used a straight six, single sleeve valve engine of 2370 cc driving the rear wheels through a four speed gearbox.
Suspension was by semi elliptic leaf springs at the front and cantilever springs at the rear.
A Cozette supercharger was an optional extra costing GBP50 giving the car a top speed of 72 mph (116 km/h) and an economy of 17 mpg‑imp (17 L/100 km; 14 mpg‑US)
The car had a distinctive two part V shaped windscreen and was available with saloon, open touring or coupé bodies.
In 1929, a car was entered into, and completed, the Monte Carlo Rally driven by the Hon Mmrs Victor Bruce, and two supercharged cars were entered for the 1929 RAC Tourist Trophy (TT) in Ulster driven by E.R. Hall and N. Garrard. Both cars crashed.