engine had been given for 1912 new light connecting rods of very high grade steel and pistons reduced in weight to give smooth running.

[1] In November 1912 immediately before the opening of the Olympia Show Vauxhall announced their full range for 1913 would be four chassis: all were to have 4-speed gearboxes[3]

3 Litre - - - - - Capable of up to 100 mph (160 km/h) the A-Type Vauxhall was one of the most acclaimed 3-litre cars of its day,[citation needed] achieving many records for out-right speed and high speed endurance, within the 21 hp limit, as well as having had some parental involvement in the conception of both the Prince Henry and the 30-98 Vauxhalls.

[1] 25 Jun 1909 For the 16-20 A-Type Laurence Pomeroy introduced a completely new engine design with a silent chain drive for the cam-shaft and magneto.

The inlet manifold is now cast en bloc with the radiator cooling outlet pipe located at the front where the fan bolts on this was to allow a waterpump to be fitted if required.