Austin A40 Dorset

Austin A40 Dorset - key facts

Austin A40 Dorset Specifications
From	1947
Until	1949
Bodywork
Dimensions
Length	12ft 8in	3.89m
Width	5ft 0in	1.55m
Kerb Weight	2100lb/0.937ton	953kg
Engine
Engine displacement	1200cc	73cu in
Cylinders	4
Cylinder Layout	Inline
Valve operation	Overhead valve
Power Output	40bhp @ 4300rpm	39PS @ 4300rpm
Specific Output	33bhp/litre	0.55bhp/cu in
Torque Output	57lbft @ 2800rpm	77Nm @ 2800rpm
Specific Torque	64Nm/litre
Fuel Type	Petrol
Fuel system	Single Carburettor
Carburettor make	Zenith
Performance
Power to weight	43bhp/ton
Acceleration 0-50mph	20.5 seconds
Acceleration 0-60mph	34.8 seconds
Standing Qtr mile	24.4 seconds
Top speed	67mph	108km/h
Fuel consumption	32mpg	14km/l
Chassis
Engine location	Front
Engine alignment	Longitudinal
Driven wheels	Rear
Front Suspension	Independent Coil Spring
Rear Suspension	Beam axle half eliptic leaf
Brakes	Drums front and rear
Gearbox type	4 speed Manual
Number of gears	4