Elfin Mallala

The Elfin Mallala was a sports racing car produced in 1962 and 1963 by Garrie Cooper's Elfin Sports Cars. It had a small run of only five cars. Its first race was at the Mallala Race Circuit which gave its name to the car. It has the historical distinction of being the first Australian built racing car to race in England.

Drivetrain

 * mid mounted 4 cylinder, 1600 cc engine
 * From 110.4 kW
 * 5 speed gearbox

Suspension
Exceptions were:
 * Front: Tubular wishbones, coil/shock absorbers, 12.7 mm non-adjustable anti-roll bar
 * Rear: Reversed lower wishbones, driveshaft top link, trailing radius arms
 * chassis 6318: tubular top link, splined driveshaft
 * chassis 6316: tubular top link, drive shafts with rubber doughnuts

Brakes

 * Front: 240 mm discs
 * Rear: 216 mm drums
 * The last three cars had discs on all four wheels.

Wheels/Tyres

 * 13" wheels

Construction

 * Aluminium body panels, fiberglass nose and tail. (The first car aluminium nose and tail).
 * Space frame chassis

Dimensions

 * Length 3040 mm
 * Front Track 1080 mm
 * Rear Track 1060 mm
 * Wheelbase 1960 mm
 * Kerb Weight 408 kg