Leighton
Engine/transmission.
Citroen 2CV/Diane flat twin air cooled 602cc engine and gear box unit with fan and cowling removed.
Chassis.
Triangulated space frame manufactured by Leighton
Body work.
Moulded GRP main body section, nose cone/ bonnet/scuttle, rear section, front cycle wings, front and top bulkhead/battery tray.
Steering.
Modified Citroen column. Customer supplied but Modified by Leighton
Suspension & brakes
Front: Twin vertical coil spring over adjustable damper units. Citroen inboard discs and callipers or drum brakes (subject to specification of donor).
Rear: Metro trailing arm with standard hand brake system. One vertical coil spring over adjustable damper unit.
Wheels.
Front: Standard Citroen.
Rear: Standard Metro.
Dimensions.
Track 50” Height (less screen (s)) 34”
Wheel base 92” Ground clearance 8”
Overall width 60” Weight (approx.) 350KG
Overall Length 140” Cockpit width 41”
You need from your donor car:
Engine/gearbox with all ancillaries, clutch, starter, alternator, carburettor, etc.
Steering column etc.
Braking system, including master cylinder etc.
Wheels.
Pedal box assembly.
Exhaust system.
Gear lever assembly.
Hand brake lever and assembly (including bracket cut from under dash of donor car).
Wiring, instruments, voltage regulator, etc.
Ignition coil and leads.
Head lamps and any other required lights.
Seat belts.
Fuel tank.
We supply in our standard kit.
Galvanised space frame chassis.
GRP body components.
Pedal box mounting brackets. *
Scuttle and steering column support frame. *
Handbrake mounting plate. *
Gear lever mounting plate. *
Seat belt mountings. *
Head lamp brackets.
Throttle return spring bracket.
Rear (Metro) trailing arm mounting brackets.
* denotes item welded to chassis during manufacture.
Just some of the optional extras not needed to build your car but which you may wish to purchase in the future. See latest price list for availability and prices.
Twin exhaust system.
Front number plate surround.
Repositioned oil cooler and alternator brackets.
Braided stainless steel oil pipes.
Braided stainless steel brake pipes.
Internal carpet & trim.
BRA instrument set.
Wiring loom kit.
Seat set.
Tonneu cover
Vee screen kit.
As part of our continuous development programme we reserve the right to alter this specification without notice.