Type
2S DHC
Number of doors
2
Wheelbase
2286 mm 90 in
Track: Front
1289 mm 50.7 in
Track: Rear
1289 mm 50.7 in
Length
3759 mm 148 in
Width
1537 mm 60.5 in
Height
1067 mm 42 in
Length:wheelbase ratio
1.64
Ground clearance
140 mm 5.5 in
Kerb weight
851 kg 1876 lb
Weight distribution(Front)
51.00 %
Fuel capacity
109.1 litres 24 UK Gal 28.8 US Gal
Bore
87.30 mm
Cylinders
S-4
Displacement
2.7 litre2660 cc(162.323 cu in)
Sump
Wet sumped
Compression ratio
8.30:1
Fuel system
2 SU H6 carbs
Maximum power
133.8 PS (132.0 bhp) (98.4 kW)@ 4750 rpm
Specific output
49.6 bhp/litre0.81 bhp/cu in
Maximum torque
228.0 Nm (168 ft?�·lb) (23.3 kgm)@ 2500 rpm
bmep
1077.1 kPa (156.2 psi)
Specific torque
85.71 Nm/litre
Manufacturer
Austin
Main bearings
3
Coolant
Water
Bore/stroke ratio
0.79
Unitary capacity
665 cc/cylinder
Aspiration
Normal
Compressor type
N/A
Intercooler
None
Catalytic converter
N
0-50 mph (80 km/h)
5.60 s
0-60 mph
7.80 s
0-100 mph
24.40 s
Standing
16.10 s
Top speed
190 km/h (118 mph)
Power-to-weight
155.11 bhp/ton
Engine location
Front
Engine alignment
Longitudinal
Drive
RWD
Steering
cam & peg
Turning circle
10.70 m
Suspension
front I.CS.W.ARB.
Tyres: Front
5.50 x 15
Tyres: Rear
5.50 x 15
Brakes F/R
Di/Di
Brake ∅: Front
292 mm
Brake ∅: Rear
292 mm
Transmission
4M
Top gear ratio
1.00
Final drive ratio
2.92
RAC rating
18.9
Number made
50
year
1955
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