| Armstrong Siddeley Lancaster | |
| Manufacturer: | Armstrong Siddeley Motors |
| Production: | 1945 - 1952 3597 made |
| Length: | 1880NaN0 [1] |
| Wheelbase: | 1150NaN0 |
| Width: | 680NaN0 |
| Predecessor: | Armstrong Siddeley 16hp |
| Successor: | Armstrong Siddeley Whitley |
| Body Style: | 4-door 6 light saloon |
| Engine: | 1991 or 2309 cc Straight-6 ohv[2] |
| Height: | 61inches |
| Related: | Armstrong Siddeley Hurricane Armstrong Siddeley Typhoon |
The Armstrong Siddeley Lancaster is an automobile which was produced by Armstrong Siddeley Motors Limited from 1945 until 1952. It was the first post-war sports saloon to be made by the company.
The chassis of the Lancaster was all new and featured independent front suspension using torsion bars and a live rear axle with leaf springs. A Girling hydro-mechanical braking system was fitted, with the front drums hydraulically operated while those at the rear used rod and cable. Wire wheels were an option but rarely fitted.[3]
At first, the Lancaster was fitted with a 70 bhp 1991 cc six cylinder engine, carried over from the pre-war 16 hp model but from 1949 this grew to 2309 cc by increasing the cylinder bore from 65 to 70 mm. There was a choice of 4-speed synchromesh or pre-selector gearbox.
The four-door, six light body was made of steel and aluminum panel fitted over a wooden frame and was bought in from Mulliners of Birmingham. An opening sunshine roof was standard.