Austin A70 Hampshire

Austin A70 Hampshire - key facts

Austin A70 Hampshire Specifications
From	1948
Until	1950
Bodywork
Dimensions
Length	13ft 6in	4m
Width	5ft 5in	1.68m
Kerb Weight	2688lb/1.2ton	1219kg
Engine
Engine displacement	2199cc	134cu in
Cylinders	4
Cylinder Layout	Inline
Valve operation	Overhead valve
Power Output	64bhp @ 3800rpm	63PS @ 3800rpm
Specific Output	29bhp/litre	0.48bhp/cu in
Torque Output	96lbft @ 2200rpm	130Nm @ 2200rpm
Specific Torque	59Nm/litre
Fuel Type	Petrol
Fuel system	Single Carburettor
Carburettor make	Zenith
Performance
Power to weight	53bhp/ton
Acceleration 0-50mph	14.5 seconds
Acceleration 0-60mph	21.5 seconds
Standing Qtr mile	22.2 seconds
Top speed	82mph	132km/h
Fuel consumption	22.3mpg	9km/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