1959 - Austin - A99

Technical Specs of This Model
1. A99 1959
General Information
Make Austin
Model A99
Production Year 1959
Country
Designer
Production Number
Model Code
Model Family
Chassis and Dimensions
Chassis Type 4/5S SAL
Number of Doors 4
Wheelbase 2743 mm     (108 in)
Front Track 1368 mm     (53,9 in)
Rear Track 1353 mm     (53,3 in)
Length 4940 mm     (194,5 in)
Width 1740 mm     (68,5 in)
Height 1537 mm     (60,5 in)
Ground Clearance 159 mm     (6,3 in)
Length / Wheelbase Ratio 1,8
Weight 1530 kg     (3370 lb)
Weight Distribution (front/rear)
Fuel Capacity 72,7 litre   (16 Imp gal ,  19,2 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-6
Valves per Cylinder 2    (Total of 12 Pieces)
Engine Displacement 2912 cc     (177,7 cu in)
Bore 83,34 mm     (3,28 in)
Stroke 89 mm     (3,5 in)
Bore / Stroke Ratio 0,94
Unitary Capacity 485,33 cc/cylinder    (29,62 cu in/cylinder)
Number of Main Bearings
Compression Ratio 8,2 : 1
Fuel System Type 2 SU carbs
Aspiration Type Normal
Compressor Type -
Intercooler Type None
Catalytic Converter No
Maximum Engine Power 108 HP     (80,5 kW)
Maximum Engine Power rpm 4750 d/d
Maximum Engine Torque 224 N.m     (165,3 lb.ft ,  22,8 kg.m)
Maximum Engine Torque rpm 2500 d/d
Engine Torque at Max. Engine Power rpm 161,9 N.m    (4750 d/d)
Power / Weight Ratio 70,6 HP/ton    (52,6 W/kg)
Power / Engine Displacement Ratio 37,1 HP/litre    (27,7 kW/litre)
CO2 Emissions
Fuel Consumption
Performance
0 - 80 km/h 13,1 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 21,9 s
0 - 1000 m Acceleration
Top Speed 162 km/h   (100,7 mph)
Gearbox and Transmission
Transmission Type 3OD
Top Gear Ratio 0,69 : 1
Final Drive Ratio 3,9 : 1
Drive Wheels RWD (Rear Wheel Drive)
Handling, Suspension Geometry and Brakes
Steering Type cam & peg
Steering Turns (lock to lock) 4
Turning Circle Diameter 11,8 m    (38,7 ft)
Suspension (front) I.CS.
Suspension (rear) LA.SE.
Brakes (front/rear) Di/Dr-S
Brake Disc Diameter (front)
Brake Disc Diameter (rear)
Wheels (front)
Wheels (rear)
Tyres (front)
Tyres (rear)