Austin A40 Farina Mk I

Austin A40 Farina at the 15th BMC/BL Rally 2008, Nene Park, Peterborough.

Austin A40 Farina Mk I - key facts

Austin A40 Farina Mk I Specifications
From	1958
Until	1961
Bodywork
Dimensions
Length	11ft 11in	3.66m
Width	4ft 111/2in	1.51m
Kerb Weight	1680lb/0.75ton	762kg
Engine
Engine displacement	984cc	60cu in
Cylinders	4
Cylinder Layout	Inline
Valve operation	Overhead valve
Power Output	34bhp @ 4750rpm	34PS @ 4750rpm
Specific Output	35bhp/litre	0.57bhp/cu in
Torque Output	50lbft @ 2000rpm	68Nm @ 2000rpm
Specific Torque	69Nm/litre
Fuel Type	Petrol
Fuel system	Single Carburettor
Carburettor make	Zenith
Performance
Power to weight	45bhp/ton
Acceleration 0-50mph	19.5 seconds
Acceleration 0-60mph	35.6 seconds
Standing Qtr mile	24.5 seconds
Top speed	70.2mph	113km/h
Fuel consumption	38mpg	16km/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