A auto with a tuned Ford 1172 cc engine and close-ratio gearbox was examined by the British magazine The Motor in 1958. It was observed to have a prime speed of 80.4 mph (129.4 km/h), could speed up from -60 mph (97 km/h) in 6.2 seconds and experienced a gasoline usage of 31. miles for every imperial gallon (9.1 L/100 km 25.8 mpg-US).