Austin 1800 Mk I

Rear 3qtr view of a Mark 1 Austin 1800

Rear 3qtr view of a Mark 1 Austin 1800

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Rear 3qtr view of a Mark 1 Austin 1800
Front view of the Austin 1800 Mark 1

The Austin 1800 Mk I was one of a range of cars developed under the BMC model code ADO17.

Austin 1800 Mk I - key facts

  • Following it’s introduction in 1964, the Austin 1800 Mk I continued in production until 1968.
  • The Austin 1800 Mk I accelerated from 0 to 60mph in 17.1 seconds.
  • Maximum speed of the Austin 1800 Mk I was 90 mph.
Austin 1800 Mk I Specifications
From 1964
Until 1968
Bodywork
Dimensions
Length13ft 7in4m
Width5ft 63/4in1.7m
Kerb Weight2645lb/1.181ton1200kg
Engine
Engine displacement1798cc110cu in
Cylinders4
Cylinder LayoutInline
Valve operationOverhead valve
Power Output80bhp @ 5000rpm79PS @ 5000rpm
Specific Output44bhp/litre0.73bhp/cu in
Torque Output100lbft @ 2100rpm136Nm @ 2100rpm
Specific Torque75Nm/litre
Fuel TypePetrol
Fuel systemSingle Carburettor
Carburettor makeSU
Performance
Power to weight68bhp/ton
Acceleration 0-50mph11.9 seconds
Acceleration 0-60mph17.1 seconds
Standing Qtr mile20.5 seconds
Top speed90mph145km/h
Fuel consumption23.5mpg10km/l
Chassis
Engine locationFront
Engine alignmentTransverse
Driven wheelsFront
Front SuspensionIndependent Hydrolastic
Rear SuspensionIndependent Hydrolastic
BrakesDisc front, Drum rear
Gearbox type4 speed Manual
Number of gears4
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