Austin A40 Sports
Austin A40 Sports - key facts
- First introduced in 1950, the Austin A40 Sports ended production in 1953.
- The 4 cylinder engine acheived a maximum power of 45 bhp.
- The Austin A40 Sports accelerated from 0 to 60mph in 25.6 seconds.
- The maximum speed of the Austin A40 Sports was 78 mph.
| Austin A40 Sports Specifications | ||
|---|---|---|
| From | 1950 | |
| Until | 1953 | |
| Bodywork | ||
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 13ft 2in | 4m |
| Width | 5ft 12/4in | 1.56m |
| Kerb Weight | 2520lb/1.125ton | 1143kg |
| Engine | ||
| Engine displacement | 1200cc | 73cu in |
| Cylinders | 4 | |
| Cylinder Layout | Inline | |
| Valve operation | Overhead valve | |
| Power Output | 45bhp @ 4400rpm | 44PS @ 4400rpm |
| Specific Output | 38bhp/litre | 0.61bhp/cu in |
| Torque Output | 61lbft @ 3000rpm | 83Nm @ 3000rpm |
| Specific Torque | 69Nm/litre | |
| Fuel Type | Petrol | |
| Fuel system | Twin Carburettor | |
| Carburettor make | SU | |
| Performance | ||
| Power to weight | 40bhp/ton | |
| Acceleration 0-50mph | 16.3 seconds | |
| Acceleration 0-60mph | 25.6 seconds | |
| Standing Qtr mile | 23.2 seconds | |
| Top speed | 78mph | 126km/h |
| Fuel consumption | 29.3mpg | 12km/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 | |
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