And Now • • . The Brawny Bug

5th May 1961, Page 90

5th May 1961

Page 90

Page 90, 5th May 1961 — And Now • • . The Brawny Bug

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SALES of the Crofton Bug have expanded 'so rapidly since. its introduction in January, 1960, that the manufacturers', . the Crofton , Co., San Diego, California, 'now produce' three ,models and a fourth is being developed.

addition to the standard model which is equipped with 5.30-12 tyres, there is an intermediate model with 6.00-13 tyres and the Brawny Bug. This has a six-speed gearbox developed by Crofton, a Powr-Lok differential, special 9.00-10 low-pressure tyres, de luxe seats and a full crash pan.

There are over 30 different items of optional equipment for the models, all three of which have most things in common. Besides the same basic appearance, overall dimensions are the same at 8 ft. 9 in. long, 4 ft. wide and 5-ft. 3-in. wheelbase.

. The 4-cylinder, water-cooled Crofton petrol engine is fitted to all models. This has a 21-in.-diameter bore with a stroke of 21 in. giving a capacity of 44 cu. in. Compression ratio is 9 to 1 and 35 b.h.p. is developed at 5,200 r.p.m. Maximum torque is 40 ft.-lb. at 3,700 r.p.m.

The engine is said to be an improved version of the power unit developed for the Crosley which, it is claimed, was America's first small car.