The 1956 Cooper MKX type 42 Specifications

Serial Number: MKX 8 56
Motor: Francis Beart Norton Manx Short Stroke
Carburettor: AMAL GP 1 5/16"
Displacement: 500cc
Horsepower: 52 Hp on Alcohol (Dope)
Max RPM: 7200rpm
Fuel: Alcohol (dope)
Fuel Pump: AC mechanical
Clutch: Dry Clutch
Transmission: Burman lightweight magnesium Competiton 4 speed
Brakes: Integral Drums Front and Single 9" Disc with HRG Caliper Rear
Steering gear: Rack and pinion
Suspension Front: Wishbone Leaf Spring
Suspension Rear: Wishbone Leaf Spring
Shock Absorbers: Armstrong telescopic AT7-1155A
Wheels: Spindle mount artilery style magnesium 3.5" front Bolt on 4.5" rear
Tyres Front: Dunlop 4.50 x 15
Tyres Rear: Dunlop 5.00 x 15
Fuel Tank capacity: 8 gallons
Oil Tank capacity: 1 gallons
Track Front: 3 ft 9 inches
Track Rear: 3 ft 7 inches
WheelBase: 7 ft 3 inches
Height: 2 ft 7 inches
Weight dry: 550 lb.
Length:10 ft 8 inches