VELOCETTE MAC (1933-1959) Specs, Performance & Photos
Segment: Clasic
Production years: 1933, 1934, 1935, 1936, 1937, 1938, 1939, 1940, 1941, 1942, 1943, 1944, 1945, 1946, 1947, 1948, 1949, 1950, 1951, 1952, 1953, 1954, 1955, 1956, 1957, 1958, 1959
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The MAC was born in 1933, the first version having an engine with a displacement of 350cc and a top speed of 75mph. The MAC had a weight of 280lb and a 4-speed gearbox. In 1940, Velocette released the military versions of the MAC along with other models, MDD and MAF, made for the war effort. In 1948, MAC had 14HP and a weight of 320lbs. The bike suffered changes over the years, in 1953 it got adjustable rear suspension, a swinging arm and a suitably sprung frame, the wheelbase grew to nearly 54 in in and the seat height rose to 30 in. MAC's production ceased in 1960.
VELOCETTE MAC 1933-1959
VELOCETTE MAC 349
| engine specs | Type: | Single cylinder, OHV, 4-stroke, air-cooled | Displacement: | 349 cm3 | Bore X Stroke: | 2.7x3.8 in OR 69 mm | Compression Ratio: | 6.75:1 | Horsepower: | 15/6300 KW(hp)/RPM | Torque: | 0/- lb-ft/RPM OR 0 Nm/RPM | Fuel System: | Carburetor |
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| transmission specs | Gearbox: | 4-Speed | Clutch: | Three-plate | Primary Drive: | - | Final Drive: | Chain |
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| chassis specs | Frame: | Single top and front down tubes and twin tube cradle | Front Suspension: | Pre war: Webb girder style - Post war: Air-sprung Dowty Oleomatic forks | Rear Suspension: | Hydraulic shocks | Front Brake: | Drum | Rear Brake: | Drum |
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| dimension specs | Overall Length: | - | Overall Width: | - | Seat Height: | 27.6 in OR 701 mm | Wheelbase: | 50.2 in OR 1275 mm | Ground Clearance: | - | Weight: | 375 lbs OR 170 kg | Fuel Capacity: | 3 gallons OR 11.4 L |
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| tyres specs | Front: | 3.25 x 19" | Rear: | 3.25 x 19" |
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| power system specs | Power pack: | - | Nominal Capacity: | - | Maximum Capacity: | - | Charger type: | - | Charging time (normal): | - | Charging time (quick): | - | Range: | - |
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