1952 Austin A40 Somerset Coupe Specifications

Specifications: 1952 Austin A40 Somerset Coupe

Specifications: 1952 Austin A40 Somerset Coupe

General Vehicle Specifications

Manufacturer:

Country of Origin:

UK

Designer:

n/a

Years of Manufacture:

1952

Date of Introduction:

n/a

Number Built:

n/a

Price at Introduction:

n/a

Models

n/a

To Identify:

n/a

RAC Rating:

10.6

Body

Body Type:

Fixed-head Coupe

No. of Doors:

n/a

Front Track:

1221 mm, 48.1 in

Rear Track:

1273 mm, 50.1 in

Dimensions and Weight

Total Length:

4050 mm, 159.4 in

Total Width:

1600 mm, 63 in

Height at Kerb Weight:

1588 mm, 62.5 in

Wheelbase:

2350 mm, 92.5 in

Length Wheelbase Ratio:

1.72

Ground Clearance:

n/a

Kerb Weight:

1000 Kg, 2205 Lb

Weight Distribution (Front):

54.00 %

Engine

Capacity:

1.2 Litre, 1200cc (73.228 cu in)

Type:

4 Cylinder, Overhead Valves, 2 Valves Per Cylinder, 8 Valves in Total

Configuration:

Front, Longitudinal

Sump:

n/a

Fuel System:

1 x Zenith Carb

Head:

n/a

Bore & Stroke:

65.50 mm × 89.00 mm, 2.58 in × 3.5 in

Bore/stroke Ratio:

0.74

Power:

42.6 PS (42 bhp) (31.3 kW) @ 4500 rpm

Specific Output :

35 bhp per litre. 0.57 bhp per cubic inch

Torque:

79.0 Nm (58 ft·lb) (8.1 kgm) @ 2400 rpm

Specific Torque:

65.83 Nm/litre

Bmep:

827.3 kPa (120 psi)

Compression Ratio:

7.20:1

Fuel Capacity:

n/a

Unitary Capacity:

300cc per cylinder

Coolant:

Water

Intercooler:

n/a

Aspiration:

Normal

Compressor Type:

n/a

Ignition and Electrical:

n/a

Exhaust:

n/a

Catalytic Converter:

No

Main Bearings:

n/a

Transmission / Gear Box

Transmission:

4 Speed Manual Transmission

Manual, 4 speed floor mounted:

n/a

Automatic, 3 speed floor mounted T-Bar:

n/a

Final drive ratio:

n/a

Drive:

Rear Wheel Drive

Performance

0-50 mph (80 km/h):

19.80 s

0-60 mph (100 km/h):

33.90 s

0-100 mph (161 km/h):

n/a

Standing ¼ mile:

24.30 s

Standing Km:

n/a

Top speed:

113 Km/h (70 mph)

Fuel Consumption:

n/a

CO2 Emissions:

n/a

Power-to-weight:

42 bhp/ton

Steering and Brakes

Brake Type:

n/a

Front:

n/a

Rear:

n/a

Park Brake:

n/a

Steering:

n/a

Turns Lock-to-Lock:

n/a

Top Gear Ratio:

n/a

Turning Circle:

n/a

Suspension, Wheels and Tyres

Front Suspension:

n/a

Rear Suspension:

n/a

Wheels:

Front:

n/a

Rear:

n/a

Tyres :

Front:

n/a

Rear:

n/a

Interior

Instruments:

n/a

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