(1945 model)
| Marque (make) | Austin | Issued from | 1945 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | 16 | Issued until | |
| Serie | 16 | Number made | |
| Model family | Body construction | ||
| Model code | BS-1 | Body designation | |
| Manufacturer | Austin | Country | UK |
| Base platform | Number of doors | 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodywork type | sedan (saloon) | Number of seats | 5 |
| Bodywork designer | Cargo capacity (volume) | ||
| Max. cargo capacity (volume) |
| Length | 4346 mm / 171.1 in / 171.1 in | Ground clearance | 171 mm / 6.7 in / 6.7 in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1702 mm / 67.0 in / 67.0 in | Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.64 |
| Height | 1676 mm / 66.0 in / 66.0 in | Total (curb) weight | 1343 kg / 2961 lb / 2961 lb |
| Wheelbase | 2654 mm / 104.5 in / 104.5 in | Dry weight | |
| Track front | 1359 mm / 53.5 in / 53.5 in | Weight distribution (front) | |
| Track rear | 1422 mm / 56.0 in / 56.0 in | Fuel capacity | 64 l / 14.0 UK gal / 16.8 US gal |
| Drag coefficient | Frontal Area | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Cx |
| Engine Code | Total number of cylinders | 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Type | straight (inline) | Total number of valves | 8 |
| Engine Manufacturer | Austin | Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Engine construction | Bore | 79.4 mm / 3.13 in / 3.13 in | |
| Fuel | petrol (gasoline) | Stroke | 111.1 mm / 4.37 in / 4.37 in |
| Fuel supply | Bore/Stroke ratio | 0.71 | |
| Engine Main bearings | Engine displacement | 2200 cm3 / 134.3 cu in / 134.3 cu in | |
| Cam Design | OHV (overhead valve, I-head) | Unitary capacity | 550.00 cm3/cylinder / 33.563 cu in/cylinder / 33.563 cu in/cylinder |
| Sump | Compression ratio | 6.8 : 1 | |
| Aspiration | N | Max. output power | 47.7 kW / 64.9 hp / 64.9 hp at 3800 rpm / 3800 rpm / 3800 rpm |
| Compressor type | N/A | Max. torque | 146.0 Nm / 107.7 lbft / 107.7 lbft at |
| Intercooler | none | Maximum rpm | |
| Coolant | W | Max. net output | 47.1 kW / 64.0 bhp / 64.0 bhp |
| Catalytic converter | N | Specific output | 29.1 kW/l / 0.648 bhp/cu in / 0.648 bhp/cu in |
| Specific torque | 66.36 Nm/l / 0.580 lbft/cu in / 0.580 lbft/cu in |
| Transmission type | M | Number of gears | 4 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | rear wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | 1 |
| Final gear (drive) ratio | 4.3 |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | 15.50 s / 15.50 s / 15.50 s | Top (maximal) speed | 121 km/h / 75 mph / 75 mph |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h) | Power-to-weight ratio | 47.65 kW/ton / 64.79 bhp/ton / 64.79 bhp/ton | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h | Fuel consumption, City (urban) | ||
| Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h) | Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban) | ||
| Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in top | Fuel consumption, Mixed (combined) | ||
| 0-Quarter-mile time | Fuel consumption, Euro | ||
| 0-Kilometer time | CO2 emissions |
| Engine location | front | Engine alignment | longitudinal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | cam gear variable ratio | ||
| Turns lock-to-lock | Turning circle | 12.80 m / 41.99 ft / 41.99 ft | |
| Suspension front | LA.SE. | Suspension rear | LA.SE. |
| Wheels front | Wheels rear | ||
| Tyres front | 5.75-16 | Tyres rear | 5.75-16 |
| Brakes front | Brakes rear | ||
| Brake diameter front | Brake diameter rear | ||
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Technical specifications and performance data of Austin 16
