1947 - Austin - A40

Technical Specs of This Model
1. A40 1947
General Information
Make Austin
Model A40
Production Year 1947
Country
Designer
Production Number
Model Code
Model Family
Chassis and Dimensions
Chassis Type 4/5S SAL
Number of Doors
Wheelbase 2350 mm     (92,5 in)
Front Track
Rear Track
Length 3886 mm     (153 in)
Width 1550 mm     (61 in)
Height
Ground Clearance
Length / Wheelbase Ratio 1,65
Weight 965 kg     (2125,6 lb)
Weight Distribution (front/rear)
Fuel Capacity
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 1200 cc     (73,23 cu in)
Bore 65,5 mm     (2,58 in)
Stroke 89 mm     (3,5 in)
Bore / Stroke Ratio 0,74
Unitary Capacity 300 cc/cylinder    (18,31 cu in/cylinder)
Number of Main Bearings
Compression Ratio 7,2 : 1
Fuel System Type 1 Ze carb
Aspiration Type Normal
Compressor Type -
Intercooler Type None
Catalytic Converter No
Maximum Engine Power 40 HP     (29,8 kW)
Maximum Engine Power rpm 4300 d/d
Maximum Engine Torque
Maximum Engine Torque rpm
Engine Torque at Max. Engine Power rpm 66,2 N.m    (4300 d/d)
Power / Weight Ratio 41,5 HP/ton    (30,9 W/kg)
Power / Engine Displacement Ratio 33,3 HP/litre    (24,9 kW/litre)
CO2 Emissions
Fuel Consumption
Performance
0 - 80 km/h 20,5 s
0 - 60 mph
0 - 100 km/h
0 - 160 km/h -1 s
80 - 120 km/h (in top gear)
0 - 400 m Acceleration 24,4 s
0 - 1000 m Acceleration
Top Speed 114 km/h   (70,9 mph)
Gearbox and Transmission
Transmission Type 4M
Top Gear Ratio
Final Drive Ratio
Drive Wheels RWD (Rear Wheel Drive)
Handling, Suspension Geometry and Brakes
Steering Type
Steering Turns (lock to lock)
Turning Circle Diameter
Suspension (front) I.CS.
Suspension (rear) LA.SE.
Brakes (front/rear)
Brake Disc Diameter (front)
Brake Disc Diameter (rear)
Wheels (front)
Wheels (rear)
Tyres (front)
Tyres (rear)