Austin Maxi 1500 cable change

Austin Maxi 1500 cable change - key facts

First introduced in 1969, the Austin Maxi 1500 cable change ended production in 1970.
The 4 cylinder engine acheived a maximum power of 74 bhp.
60mph was reached in 16.6 seconds.
The maximum speed of the Austin Maxi 1500 cable change was 86 mph.
A total of 472,098 units were manufactured (All versions total).

Austin Maxi 1500 cable change Specifications
Production	472,098 All versions total
From	1969
Until	1970
Bodywork
Dimensions
Length	13ft 1in	4m
Width	5ft 3in	1.63m
Kerb Weight	2160lb/0.964ton	980kg
Engine
Engine displacement	1485cc	91cu in
Cylinders	4
Cylinder Layout	Inline
Valve operation	Overhead valve
Power Output	74bhp @ 5500rpm	73PS @ 5500rpm
Specific Output	50bhp/litre	0.82bhp/cu in
Torque Output	84lbft @ 3500rpm	114Nm @ 3500rpm
Specific Torque	77Nm/litre
Fuel Type	Petrol
Fuel system	Single Carburettor
Carburettor make	SU
Performance
Power to weight	77bhp/ton
Acceleration 0-50mph	11 seconds
Acceleration 0-60mph	16.6 seconds
Standing Qtr mile	20.6 seconds
Top speed	86mph	138km/h
Fuel consumption	24mpg	10km/l
Chassis
Engine location	Front
Engine alignment	Transverse
Driven wheels	Front
Front Suspension	Independent Hydrolastic
Rear Suspension	Independent Hydrolastic
Brakes	Disc front, Drum rear
Gearbox type	5 speed Manual
Number of gears	5