Type
2+2 DHC
Number of doors
2
Wheelbase
2337 mm 92 in
Track: Front
1238 mm 48.7 in
Track: Rear
1270 mm 50 in
Length
4001 mm 157.5 in
Width
1537 mm 60.5 in
Height
1245 mm 49 in
Length:wheelbase ratio
1.71
Ground clearance
140 mm 5.5 in
Kerb weight
1124 kg 2478 lb
Weight distribution(Front)
49.00 %
Fuel capacity
54.6 litres 12 UK Gal 14.4 US Gal
Frontal area
1.54 m2
Bore
79.37 mm
Cylinders
S-6
Displacement
2.6 litre2639 cc(161.042 cu in)
Sump
Wet sumped
Compression ratio
8.25:1
Fuel system
2 SU H4 carbs
Maximum power
103.4 PS (102.0 bhp) (76.1 kW)@ 4600 rpm
Specific output
38.7 bhp/litre0.63 bhp/cu in
Maximum torque
193.0 Nm (142 ft?�·lb) (19.7 kgm)@ 2400 rpm
bmep
919 kPa (133.3 psi)
Specific torque
73.13 Nm/litre
Manufacturer
Austin
Main bearings
4
Coolant
Water
Bore/stroke ratio
0.89
Unitary capacity
439.83 cc/cylinder
Aspiration
Normal
Compressor type
N/A
Intercooler
None
Catalytic converter
N
0-50 mph (80 km/h)
9.30 s
0-60 mph
12.90 s
Standing
18.80 s
Top speed
165 km/h (103 mph)
Power-to-weight
90.75 bhp/ton
Engine location
Front
Engine alignment
Longitudinal
Drive
RWD
Steering
cam & peg
Turns lock-to-lock
2.750
Turning circle
10.70 m
Suspension
front I.CS.W.ARB.
Tyres: Front
5.90 x 15
Tyres: Rear
5.90 x 15
Brakes F/R
Dr/Dr
Brake ∅: Front
280 mm
Brake ∅: Rear
280 mm
Transmission
4M
Top gear ratio
0.77
Final drive ratio
4.13
RAC rating
23.4
Number made
4241
year
1956