Hillman Minx Series III

Hillman Minx Series III - key facts

Hillman Minx Series III Specifications
From	1958
Until	1958
Bodywork
Dimensions
Length	13ft 4in	4m
Width	5ft 03/4in	1.54m
Kerb Weight	2200lb/0.982ton	998kg
Engine
Engine displacement	1494cc	91cu in
Cylinders	4
Cylinder Layout	Inline
Valve operation	Overhead valve
Power Output	49bhp @ 4400rpm	48PS @ 4400rpm
Specific Output	33bhp/litre	0.54bhp/cu in
Torque Output	78lbft @ 2100rpm	106Nm @ 2100rpm
Specific Torque	71Nm/litre
Fuel Type	Petrol
Fuel system	Single Carburettor
Carburettor make	Zenith
Performance
Power to weight	50bhp/ton
Acceleration 0-50mph	16.3 seconds
Acceleration 0-60mph	26.6 seconds
Standing Qtr mile	23.2 seconds
Top speed	78mph	126km/h
Fuel consumption	31.8mpg	14km/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 or Automatic
Number of gears	4