Three-quarters front view of a Green, 1965, Humber Hawk, on display at the Deal Classic Car Show 2022
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5616 x 3744 px | 47.5 x 31.7 cm | 18.7 x 12.5 inches | 300dpiDate taken:
28 May 2022Location:
Betteshanger Country Park, Sandwich Rd, DealMore information:
The Humber Hawk is a four-cylinder automobile manufactured from 1945 to 1967 by British-based Humber Limited. In the early spring of 1951 the Mark IV version arrived with a larger, 2267 cc engine incorporating, as before, an aluminium cylinder head and with a 58 instead of 56 bhp output. However, at mid range speeds around 15 percent more power was generated. The Mark IV also used larger, 15-inch wheels. The steering was now more highly geared and was commended by commentators for its lightness when manoeuvering the car in a confined space despite 53% of the car's 2, 996 pounds (1, 359 kg) being carried by the front wheels. A 2267 cc Mk IV car tested by the British magazine The Motor in 1951 had a top speed of 71.4 mph (114.9 km/h) and could accelerate from 0–60 mph (97 km/h) in 30.0 seconds. A fuel consumption of 24.2 miles per imperial gallon (11.7 l/100 km; 20.2 mpg‑US) was recorded. The test car cost £850, including taxes.[