1950 - Austin - A40 Sports

Technical Specs of This Model
1. A40 Sports 1950
General Information
Make Austin
Model A40 Sports
Production Year 1950
Country
Designer
Production Number
Model Code
Model Family
Chassis and Dimensions
Chassis Type 2+2 DHC
Number of Doors
Wheelbase 2350 mm     (92,5 in)
Front Track 1257 mm     (49,5 in)
Rear Track 1257 mm     (49,5 in)
Length 4045 mm     (159,3 in)
Width 1556 mm     (61,3 in)
Height 1460 mm     (57,5 in)
Ground Clearance
Length / Wheelbase Ratio 1,72
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 2 SU carbs
Aspiration Type Normal
Compressor Type -
Intercooler Type None
Catalytic Converter No
Maximum Engine Power 50 HP     (37,3 kW)
Maximum Engine Power rpm 4800 d/d
Maximum Engine Torque 84 N.m     (62 lb.ft ,  8,6 kg.m)
Maximum Engine Torque rpm 2400 d/d
Engine Torque at Max. Engine Power rpm 74,2 N.m    (4800 d/d)
Power / Weight Ratio 51,8 HP/ton    (38,6 W/kg)
Power / Engine Displacement Ratio 41,7 HP/litre    (31,1 kW/litre)
CO2 Emissions
Fuel Consumption
Performance
0 - 80 km/h 16,3 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 23,2 s
0 - 1000 m Acceleration
Top Speed 127 km/h   (78,9 mph)
Gearbox and Transmission
Transmission Type
Top Gear Ratio 1 : 1
Final Drive Ratio 5,14 : 1
Drive Wheels RWD (Rear Wheel Drive)
Handling, Suspension Geometry and Brakes
Steering Type
Steering Turns (lock to lock)
Turning Circle Diameter
Suspension (front)
Suspension (rear)
Brakes (front/rear)
Brake Disc Diameter (front)
Brake Disc Diameter (rear)
Wheels (front)
Wheels (rear)
Tyres (front)
Tyres (rear)