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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Aug 27, 1968
Page
5
Leonard Ward reviews the Fiat 124 sport coupe noting its GT like stance, four wheel disc brakes, hydraulic comfort, and refined engine. The 1.5 litre twin overhead cam produces 96 bhp, with a five speed overdrive gearbox. On motorways it runs smoothly at 70 mph with 3400 rpm in top gear, delivering strong acceleration and stable handling.
Price 3648 dollars. Four cylinder twin overhead cam engine 1438 cc with 89 to 1 compression. Five main bearings and five speed synchro transmission. Myriad details cover rear axle ratio 4.1 to 1, independent front suspension, worm and roller steering, hydraulic disc brakes, and a 10 gallon fuel tank for roughly 300 mile range.
General Motors engages Besler Developments Inc. of Oakland to design and install a steam power plant in a Chevrolet Chevelle, part of a continuing program to advance steam powered flight engines and low emission vehicles. The Besler firm will supply consulting services and patents from Ricardo to support ongoing Research Laboratories projects.
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