The engine was a further development of the 1271 cc 6-cylinder KD series
overhead camshaft engine used in the
K-type and originally used in the 1930
Wolseley Hornet. Modifications were made to the cylinder block and head and fitted with twin
SU carburettor. It produced at 5500 rpm, a near 25% improvement. Drive was to the rear wheels through a four-speed non-
synchromesh gearbox. The car had a wheelbase of 96 inches (2439 mm) and a track of 45 inches (1143 mm). Semi elliptic leaf springs, wider and longer than those used on previous cars, were fitted all round and the body was mounted to the chassis using rubber pads. The factory-supplied body was new and taller than on earlier cars, the doors were rear hinged and featured cut-away tops. The slab type fuel tank at the rear which had featured on earlier models was no longer seen on the N-Type, being hidden in the tail. In addition to the solid colour factory options, also offered were two tone combinations. The darker colour was applied to the upper surfaces (bonnet, scuttle, rear deck and guards). As well as the open cars, an Airline Coupé model was also available but few were sold. Some cars were supplied in chassis form to outside coachbuilders including Allingham, (actually made by
Carbodies) who made a 2/4-seater where the rear seats could be closed off by a removable deck to appear like a 2-seater, and Abbey. ==NB==