Bricklin EV-1 Owner's Manual
Bricklin SV-1 History
The Bricklin SV-1 was a two-seat sports vehicle created by Malcolm Bricklin, and designed by Herb
Grasse. It was manufactured from 1974 until early 1976. There were approximately 2,854 of the
vehicles built during this time frame, and it is estimated that less than 1,120 still exist.
The original model name “SV-1” stood for “Safety Vehicle 1”. The Bricklin was designed with an
integral roll cage, side beams, and bumpers that could withstand a 5 MPH crash without damage.
There were few options available on the Bricklin. There were choices of five “safety” colors; white,
red, suntan, orange and green. There was no spare tire, cigarette lighter or ashtray which were
common in other vehicles of the time.
The most unique attribute of the vehicles were the powered gull-wing style doors. The doors were
hydraulically actuated and opened and closed by depressing a switch.
The first year production vehicles included an AMC (American Motors Corporation) 360 cu. in. V8 (4
BBL) and most were equipped with a standard 4-speed transmission, though an automatic
transmission was an option. Later production vehicles came equipped with a Ford 351 cu. in. V8 (2
BBL) Windsor engine and Ford FMX automatic transmission.
The front suspension were A-arms with coil springs over shock absorbers. The rear suspension was
leaf springs on a straight axle with shock absorbers.
1975 Bricklin SV-1 Specifications
Manufacturer Bricklin Vehicle Corporation
Production Years 1974 - 1976
Quantity Produced ~2,854
Class Sports car
Body Style Two-door coupe
Engine Ford Windsor 351 V8 (2BBL)
Compression 8.1:1
Horsepower 175 @ 3,800 RPM
Rear Axle Ratio 3.15:1
Tire Size FR60 -15
Front Brakes 11 in. power discs
Rear Brakes 10 in. drums
Standard Equipment Power Steering, Air Conditioning, Automatic Transmission, AM-FM Stereo
Radio, Digital Clock,Tinted Glass,Hydraulic Gull-Wing Doors, Rear Window
Defrost, Tilt Steering Wheel, Full Instrumentation, Radial Tires, Mag Style Cast
Aluminum Wheels
Fuel Type/Capacity Unleaded / 21 U.S. Gallons
Wheelbase 96.0 in (2,438 mm)
Length 178.6 in. (4,536 mm)
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