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... PERFORMANCE AJNTD 1. Twin S.U. car buretters, type HS2, provide perfect res ponse to the throttle. 2. A fullflow oil filter is fitted externally, the element of which can be easily replaced. 3. Ignition is by oilfilled coil, and distri butor having automatic advance and retard assisted by vacuum control. The fourspeed, closeratio gearbox has baulkring synchromesh engagement on second, third and top speeds. A scintillating "third gear" makes full use of the Sprite's acceleration and adds generally to its "grownup" performance. Long established as the finest power unit of its class throughout the world, the "A" type B.M.C. engine with twin SU carburetters has been further developed to provide a betterthanever sparkle to the performance of the Sprite Mk. II. Ever economical in use, this fourcylinder o.h.v. engine has larger inlet valves, highoverlap camshaft, and double valve springs, the result of which adds an exciting response to the accelerator pedal, to further the delight of the sports car enthusiast. The capacity has been increased to 1,098 c.c. and the maximum developed power is 56 b.h.p. at 5,750 r.p.m. (58 b.h.p. gross), and it shows very commendable torque at low revs., the maximum figure being 52.5 lb. ft. at 2,750 r.p.m. ...