Re: A rainy day in Northern Germany

Posted by Ross On 2018/1/6 11:23:40

I think we only got a few of the 16s here. I do remember seeing 10s fairly often. They did quite well here for a few years with the R5 "Le Car"; my mother had a new one in 78 as she always preferred small cars. That was very comfortable and economical but incredibly difficult to start when cold. That car was sprung with torsion bars at all 4 wheels.

I am wondering if there are any cars at all still using torsion bars? The biggest advantage of them was that by varying the length and diameter one could achieve any desired spring rate. The nature and mounting of coil and leaf springs often forces compromises.