BSA Scout
| BSA Scout | |
|---|---|
Nine open 2-seater 1935 series I | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | BSA Cycles Limited |
| Production | Early 1935 |
| Assembly | Birmingham |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Sports car |
| Body style | Open 2-seater, open 4-seater, coupé |
| Layout | FMF |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 1,075 cc 4-cylinder in-line sv |
| Transmission | 3-speed manual gearbox, multi-plate clutch with a worm final drive. From the differential assembly a short universally jointed propeller shaft runs out transversely to each front wheel |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2-seater 90 in (2,300 mm) 4-seater 93 in (2,400 mm)) coupé 93 in (2,400 mm) |
| Length | 2-seater 135 in (3,400 mm) 4-seater 146 in (3,700 mm)) coupé 140 in (3,600 mm) |
| Width | 52 in (1,300 mm) |
| Height | 2-seater 54+1⁄2 in (1,380 mm) 4-seater 57 in (1,400 mm)) coupé 54+1⁄2 in (1,380 mm) |
| Kerb weight | 2-seater 11 long cwt 2 qr (1,290 lb or 580 kg) 4-seater 12 long cwt 2 qr (1,400 lb or 640 kg) coupé 14 long cwt 0 qr (1,570 lb or 710 kg) |
| Nine engine | |
|---|---|
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | BSA Cycles Limited |
| Production | 1933? to 1936 |
| Layout | |
| Configuration | 4-cylinder in-line |
| Displacement | 1,075 cubic centimetres (66 cu in) |
| Cylinder bore | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| Piston stroke | 95 mm (3.7 in) |
| Cylinder block material | cast iron, in one piece with crankcase |
| Cylinder head material | cast iron, detachable |
| Valvetrain | side-valve |
| Combustion | |
| Fuel system | Solex carburettor, mechanical pump from 10 gallon tank at rear |
| Oil system | gear type pump by skew gears from crankshaft |
| Cooling system | water |
| Output | |
| Power output | not reported Tax rating 8.9 h.p. |
| Ten engine | |
|---|---|
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | BSA Cycles Limited |
| Production | 1936 to 1939 |
| Layout | |
| Configuration | 4-cylinder in-line |
| Displacement | 1,203 cubic centimetres (73 cu in) |
| Cylinder bore | 63.5 mm (2.50 in) |
| Piston stroke | 95 mm (3.7 in) |
| Cylinder block material | cast iron, in one piece with crankcase |
| Cylinder head material | cast iron, detachable |
| Valvetrain | side-valve, camshaft driven by duplex chain |
| Combustion | |
| Fuel system | Solex carburettor, (optional twin an extra five guineas), mechanical pump from 10 gallon tank at rear (6 gallons on four-seater and coupé) |
| Fuel type | petrol (tank has a quick-action filler cap) |
| Oil system | gear type pump by skew gears from crankshaft, de luxe tourer and coupé cars have an oil-pressure-warning green light on the dashboard, other cars have a pressure gauge |
| Cooling system | water |
| Output | |
| Power output | not reported Tax rating 9.8 h.p. |
The BSA Scout is a small open two-seater front-wheel drive car, manufactured and sold by subsidiaries of The Birmingham Small Arms Company Limited, launched at the beginning of April 1935. On account of its front-wheel drive and low centre of gravity it was said to be remarkably stable taking corners in safety which would be impossible with a normal design. This new addition to the range of small open cars for young motorists was intended to further embellish BSA's reputation for sound design, robust construction and complete reliability.