1950 - Austin - A70 Hereford

Technical Specs of This Model
1. A70 Hereford 1950
General Information
Make Austin
Model A70 Hereford
Production Year 1950
Country
Designer
Production Number
Model Code
Model Family
Chassis and Dimensions
Chassis Type 4/5S SAL
Number of Doors
Wheelbase 2515 mm     (99 in)
Front Track 1372 mm     (54 in)
Rear Track 1422 mm     (56 in)
Length 4255 mm     (167,5 in)
Width 1769 mm     (69,6 in)
Height 1667 mm     (65,6 in)
Ground Clearance 191 mm     (7,5 in)
Length / Wheelbase Ratio 1,69
Weight 1280 kg     (2819,4 lb)
Weight Distribution (front/rear) %55 / %45
Fuel Capacity 56,8 litre   (12,5 Imp gal ,  15 US gal)
Aerodynamics
Drag Coefficient
Frontal Area
Cx
Engine Specifications
Engine Manufacturer Austin
Engine Location Front
Engine Alignment Longitudinal
Engine Construction
Coolant Type Water
Engine Type OHV
Number of Cylinders and Placement S-4
Valves per Cylinder 2    (Total of 8 Pieces)
Engine Displacement 2200 cc     (134,25 cu in)
Bore 79,4 mm     (3,13 in)
Stroke 111,1 mm     (4,37 in)
Bore / Stroke Ratio 0,71
Unitary Capacity 550 cc/cylinder    (33,56 cu in/cylinder)
Number of Main Bearings
Compression Ratio 6,8 : 1
Fuel System Type 1 Ze carb
Aspiration Type Normal
Compressor Type -
Intercooler Type None
Catalytic Converter No
Maximum Engine Power 67 HP     (50 kW)
Maximum Engine Power rpm 3800 d/d
Maximum Engine Torque 157 N.m     (115,9 lb.ft ,  16 kg.m)
Maximum Engine Torque rpm 1700 d/d
Engine Torque at Max. Engine Power rpm 125,6 N.m    (3800 d/d)
Power / Weight Ratio 52,3 HP/ton    (39 W/kg)
Power / Engine Displacement Ratio 30,5 HP/litre    (22,7 kW/litre)
CO2 Emissions
Fuel Consumption 13.5-11.8 l/100km Autocar figures
Performance
0 - 80 km/h 14,9 s
0 - 60 mph 22,3 s
0 - 100 km/h
0 - 160 km/h -1 s
80 - 120 km/h (in top gear)
0 - 400 m Acceleration 22,1 s
0 - 1000 m Acceleration
Top Speed 134 km/h   (83,3 mph)
Gearbox and Transmission
Transmission Type 4M
Top Gear Ratio 1 : 1
Final Drive Ratio 4,13 : 1
Drive Wheels RWD (Rear Wheel Drive)
Handling, Suspension Geometry and Brakes
Steering Type
Steering Turns (lock to lock)
Turning Circle Diameter 11,9 m    (39 ft)
Suspension (front) I.CS.
Suspension (rear) LA.SE.
Brakes (front/rear) Dr/Dr
Brake Disc Diameter (front)
Brake Disc Diameter (rear)
Wheels (front)
Wheels (rear)
Tyres (front) 5.50 x 16
Tyres (rear) 5.50 x 16