Leylanol Components Fitted in New Brossel Models
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A COMPLETELY new range of goods chassis I-1 and a new integral rear-engined passenger vehicle have been developed by the Belgian concern, Brossel Freres, S.A. Examples of the new models were expected at the Brussels International Motor Show which opened on Wednesday.
In view of the well-established connection between this Belgian company and Leyland Motors, Ltd., it is not surprising that many of the units employed in the new chassis are of Leyland manufacture, including the engines, some of the gearboxes, axles and steering components, and the cab. Indeed, in appearance the new Brossel goods vehicles are very similar to the recently introduced Leyland Power-Plus models.
heavy chassis, with five wheelbases in each classification. These wheelbases are 9 ft. 10 in., 11 ft. 6 in., 13 ft. 2 in., 15 ft. 2 in., and 17 ft. 1 in.
Lightweight Models
The light-weight models have the Leyland S.400 125-b.h.p. oil engine and Albion-designed five-speed gearbox (with optional sixth-speed overdrive) as employed in Leyland Comet, Super. Comet and Tiger Cub chassis,
There are two basic versions of these models: one has air-assisted hydraulic braking and a gross solo weight rating of l tons 161 cwt. The other has direct air-actuated brakes, which permit the gross rating to be increased to 15 tons 15 cwt. In both cases the gross train weight is 19 tons 13i cwt.
Medium-weight vehicles have the Leyland 0.600 Power-Plus 150-b.h.p. engine with Z.F. six-speed synchromesh gearbox. All five of these models have direct airactuated cam brakes and the solo and train weight ratings are 15 tons 15 cwt. and 31 tons 10 cwt. respectively.
Heavy-duty Chassis Heavy-duty chassis have the Leyland 0.680 Power-Plus 200-b.h.p. engine and the recently introduced Leyland five-speed gearbox, to which may be added sixth or seventh underand over-drive ratios. The standard weight ratings for these heavy models are the same as for the intermediate range, but there is an alternative solo weight rating of 18 tons 14 cwt., although the specification does not make it clear what the difference between these higher-rated models is compared with those chassis with the standard ratings.
On all chpssis the basic Leyland plastics-panelled forward-control cab is available, a feature of this design being the easy access given by low-height entrance steps ahead of the front wheels. The panelling of this Brossel cab differs slightly from the Leyland version in that the roof moulding incorporates a name board and ventilator grilles, whilst paired headlamps are fitted, these being B12 positioned at an angle of about 45° as opposed to the more usual side-by-side layout.
The cab has luxury fittings as standard, including heater and demister, cigar lighter, automatic interior light, external full-width sun visor and windscreen washer. Extra equipment available includes, a radio, clock and electric shaver.
The new rear-engined passenger vehicle is known as the 90 DAR, and it is designed to accommodate up to 80 passengers, the wheelbase being 19 ft. 9, in. The underframe has two deep main-members running parallel from front to rear of the bus, and integral outriggers consisting of pairs of inverted channels are incofporated.
A Leyland S.400 Power-Plus oil engine, rated to develop 131 b.h.p. (gross) is installed longitudinally at the extreme rear of the underframe, unit-mounted with a torque-converter transmission from which the drive passes directly into the back of the rear axle.
An unusual feature of the installation is that the radiator is mounted vertically at the front of the vehicle, being carried on top of the underframe main members.