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Austin A40

(1955 model)

Brief specs of 1955 Austin A40

4-door 5-seater, petrol (gasoline) 4-cylinder 8-valve straight (inline) engine, 1200 cm3 / 73.2 cu in / 73.2 cu in, 31.0 kW / 41.6 hp / 41.6 hp @ 4500 rpm / 4500 rpm / 4500 rpm, 79.0 N·m / 58.3 lb·ft / 58.3 lb·ft @ 2400 rpm / 2400 rpm / 2400 rpm, manual 4-speed transmission, rear wheel drive

units: metric UK US

Basic (general) data

Marque (make)AustinIssued from1955
ModelA40Issued until
SerieA40Number made
Model familyBody construction
Model codeBody designation
ManufacturerAustinCountryUK

Bodywork

Base platformNumber of doors4
Bodywork typeNumber of seats5
Bodywork designerCargo capacity (volume)
Passenger space (volume)3930 l / 138.79 cu ft / 138.79 cu ftMax. cargo capacity (volume)

Dimensions & Weight

Length4130 mm / 162.6 in / 162.6 inTotal (curb) weight1030 kg / 2271 lb / 2271 lb
Width1570 mm / 61.8 in / 61.8 inDry weight
Height1570 mm / 61.8 in / 61.8 inLoad capacity
Wheelbase2530 mm / 99.6 in / 99.6 inGross (max.) weight
Track frontTowing weight
Track rearWeight distribution (front)
Ground clearance180 mm / 7.1 in / 7.1 inFuel capacity54 l / 11.9 UK gal / 14.3 US gal
Length/wheelbase ratio1.63  

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient (Cd, Cx, Cw)Frontal area (A)2.10 m2 / 22.6 sq ft / 22.6 sq ft (est.)
Aerodynamic coefficient (Cd×A)Aerodynamic resistance (Aero horse power) at 100 km/h (62 mph)

Engine

Engine CodeTotal number of cylinders4
Engine Typestraight (inline) (Inline, 4 cylinder)Total number of valves8
Engine ManufacturerValves per cylinder2
Engine constructionBore
Fuelpetrol (gasoline)Stroke
Fuel detailsBore/Stroke ratio
Fuel supplyCarburettorEngine displacement1200 cm3 / 73.2 cu in / 73.2 cu in
Engine Main bearingsUnitary capacity
Cam DesignCompression ratio7.2 : 1
SumpMax. output power31.0 kW / 41.6 hp / 41.6 hp at 4500 rpm / 4500 rpm / 4500 rpm
AspirationnaturalMax. torque79.0 N·m / 58.3 lb·ft / 58.3 lb·ft at 2400 rpm / 2400 rpm / 2400 rpm
Compressor typeMaximum rpm
IntercoolerMax. net output (power at the wheels)12.4 kW / 16.6 hp / 16.6 hp (est.)
CoolantwaterSpecific output25.8 kW/l / 0.568 bhp/cu in / 0.568 bhp/cu in
Catalytic converterSpecific torque65.8 N·m/l / 0.58 lb·ft/cu in / 0.58 lb·ft/cu in

Transmission

Transmission typemanualNumber of gears4
Wheel driverear wheel driveTop gear (drive) ratio
  Final gear (drive) ratio

Performance

Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h)Top (maximal) speed
Acceleration 0-60 mph (97 km/h)Power-to-weight ratio40.8 kW/ton / 30.9 bhp/ton / 30.9 bhp/ton
Acceleration 0-100 km/hFuel consumption, City (urban)
Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h)Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban)
Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in topFuel consumption, Mixed (combined)
Standing ¼mile time Fuel consumption, Euro
Standing kilometer time CO2 emissions
  Range

Chassis

Engine locationfrontEngine alignmentlongitudinal
SteeringSteering details
Turns lock-to-lockTurning circle11.0 m / 36.1 ft / 36.1 ft
Suspension frontSuspension rear
Wheels frontWheels rear
Tyres frontTyres rear
Brakes frontdrumBrakes reardrum
Brake diameter frontBrake diameter rear
Brakes detailsBraked area

Technical specifications and performance data of Austin A40

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