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

1105 kg 2436 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 H6 carbs

Maximum power(Net)

118.6 PS (117.0 bhp) (87.2 kW)@ 4750 rpm

Specific output

44.3 bhp/litre0.73 bhp/cu in

Maximum torque(Net)

202.0 Nm (149 ft?�·lb) (20.6 kgm)@ 3000 rpm

bmep

961.9 kPa (139.5 psi)

Specific torque

76.54 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)

8.20 s

0-60 mph

11.20 s

0-100 mph

37.70 s

Standing

18.10 s

Top speed

179 km/h (111 mph)

Power-to-weight

105.88 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

year

1957