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LEA-FRANCIS 2½ -LITRE SPORTS

2/4-seater sports.

The old Sports's 99in wheelbase, but with a wider body, torsion-bar ifs and hydromech (hydraulic from '52) brakes. In standard tune it had 100-105bhp, plus the occasional rear seats lacking on an XK120 or Riley Roadster. Unlike 14hp Sports, has winding windows.

Technical Specifications

Engine:
2496cc (S4 OHV) 
Configuration:
Front engine, rear-wheel drive 
Production dates:
1949 to 1953  
Number produced:
77