Princess

Princess
PRINCESS 1800/2200

4-door 5-seater saloon.

British Leyland 'invented' a new marquee after nationalisation, these cars being no more and no less than Austin/Morris/Wolseley 18-22 Series cars, with wedge-nose style, transverse engines, front-wheel drive, Hydragas suspension and lots of passenger space. Comfortable, but not all that fast (90mph for 1800, 104mph for 2000), and quality not living up to the promises.

Technical Specifications
Engine
1798cc (S4 OHV), 2227cc (S6 OC)
Configuration
Front engine, front-wheel drive
Production dates
1975 to 1978
Number produced
72,867/56,343 up to 1981
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