Hillman Minx Mk VIII

Hillman Minx Mk VIII - key facts

Hillman Minx Mk VIII Specifications
From	1954
Until	1956
Bodywork
Dimensions
Length	13ft 1in	4m
Width	5ft 31/2in	1.61m
Kerb Weight	2100lb/0.937ton	953kg
Engine
Engine displacement	1390cc	85cu in
Cylinders	4
Cylinder Layout	Inline
Valve operation	Overhead valve
Power Output	43bhp @ 4400rpm	42PS @ 4400rpm
Specific Output	31bhp/litre	0.51bhp/cu in
Torque Output	66lbft @ 2200rpm	89Nm @ 2200rpm
Specific Torque	64Nm/litre
Fuel Type	Petrol
Fuel system	Single Carburettor
Carburettor make	Zenith
Performance
Power to weight	46bhp/ton
Acceleration 0-50mph	17.3 seconds
Standing Qtr mile	23.4 seconds
Top speed	73.8mph	119km/h
Fuel consumption	29.5mpg	13km/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