SUMMARY
The first incarnation of the Super came in September 1961 with a unique grille of 10 horizontal bars.

PRODUCTION
Production dates	Sept 1961- Oct 1962
Price at launch	£592
Total Production	all MkI saloons: 435,500
Chassis numbers	125538;  MA2S4S 75533
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
	Manual	Auto
Engine	848cc four-cylinder OHV, single SU carb
Engine designation	8MB
Bore/stroke	62.94x68.26mm
Compression ratio	8.3:1	9.1:1
Power output	34bhp @ 5500rpm
Torque	44lb.ft @ 2900rpm	44lb.ft @ 2500rpm
Transmission	Four-speed manual	Four-speed auto
Final drive	3.765
Brakes	Drums all-round
Suspension	Rubber cone. Hydrolastic from 1964
Wheels	3.5x10-inches pressed steel
Wheelbase	80.2-inches
Length	120.25-inches
Width	55-inches
Height	53-inches
Tyres	5.20x10 Dunlop C41 cross-ply
Colours
PERFORMANCE
Maximum Speed	75mph	70mph
0-60mph	29.7secs	32.0secs
Average fuel consumption	40mpg	33mpg