Singer Nine 1938–1947
Inhabiting the same territory as MG’s T-series, Singer’s Nine Roadster used the beam axle and leaf spring suspension as found on the Ten and Twelve.
It featured a vintage-looking open body with flowing wings and running boards. The 1074cc overhead-camshaft engine of 36bhp was lively enough in this wood-framed tourer although the mechanical brakes left a lot to be desired. 1949’s 4A changed the three-speed transmission for one with four ratios, while a year later the 4AB arrived with more compliant coil-over independent front suspension and better brakes.Production
- Production:
7623 - Price at launch:
£493 - Price (excellent)
£8,750 - Price (good):
£7,000 - Price (average):
£4,500 - Price (project):
£2,500
Performance
- 0-60mph:
37.6secs - Top speed:
65.0mph - Power:
36.0bhp - Torque:
42.0lb/ft - MPG:
32.0mpg
Engine
- Configuration:
in-line four - Aspiration:
Normal - Fuel:
Petrol - Fuel delivery:
carburettor
Chassis
- Suspension Front:
Independent, coil spring - Suspension Rear:
Beam axle, leaf spring - Steering:
N/A - Bodyframe:
chassis and seperate body - Transmission:
Three/Four-speed manual
Dimensions
- Length:
3850mm - Wheelbase:
2311mm - Width:
1473mm - Height:
1232mm - Weight:
840kgs