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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Oct 15, 1971
Page
9
Lotus reveals a full facelift for the 1972 Europa with a new 105 bhp twin cam engine replacing the Renault unit and a restyled fibreglass body. Improvements include a front spoiler for stability, revised engine ventilation, lower floor for comfort, and twin fuel tanks. Production remains UK only for now with export possible next year.
Ford unveils the Rally Escort Sport in London with a 1298cc twin choke engine producing 82 bhp. It accelerates to 60 mph in under ten seconds, reaches 99 mph top speed, and costs £940 including tax and delivery. The new model features wide five bolt wheels and flared arches for rally style performance.
London announces maximum noise levels for new cars vans trucks and buses with phased dates from 1973 to 1974 and a smoke control rule for diesel engines. A six horsepower per ton power to weight ratio will apply to diesel vehicles and costs are pegged around £10 million annually, mostly on heavy trucks and buses.
A new regulation effective for vehicles first registered on or after July 1 requires two front parking lights not exceeding seven watts to stay on with headlights. Lights must be white, visible 600 feet ahead, and positioned on each side 2 feet apart. Motorcycles with sidecars must have at least one seven watt front light that activates with the headlight.
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