CENTRE STEER PROTOTYPE
CENTRE STEER 1947
ASSEMBLY : Solihull, UK
UNITS PRODUCED : 1 (Prototype)
PREDECESSOR : None
SUCCESSOR : Land Rover Series I
The Centre Steer Prototype was the precursor to the first Land Rover production models. It was inspired by the Willys MB jeep, and shares the 80-inch wheelbase and utilitarian design. The major difference was the centrally mounted steering wheel, which gives the vehicle its nickname. This was done to mimic a tractor, because it was designed as a farm vehicle, and to pass regulations in both left-hand drive and right-hand drive countries.
SPECS
CENTRE STEER PROTOTYPE SPECS
MAIN SPECS
OVERALL LENGTH (OL): 125.5
OVERALL WIDTH (OW): 59.5
OVERALL HEIGHT (OH): 64.0
WHEELBASE (WB): 80.0
TRACK WIDTH (TR): 47.0
CURB WEIGHT (CW): 2,650 lbs
SPARE LOCATION: Spare in trunk
CHASSIS SPECS
GROUND CLEARANCE (GC): 9.0
APPROACH ANGLE (AA): 47°
BREAKOVER ANGLE (BA): 26°
DEPARTURE ANGLE (DA): 40°
SUSPENSION TYPE (SU): Leaf Spring Suspension
All specifications refer to original stock versions
All dimensions shown in inches
Drawn by Christopher James Botham
