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Austin A55 Cambridge

Bodywork

type 4/5S SAL
doors 0

Engine information

Bore × stroke 73.03 mm × 88.90 mm 2.88 in × 3.5 in
Cylinders S-4
Displace 1.5 litre 1489 cc (90.864 cu in)
Engine type OHV
Valves 2 valves per cylinder | 8 valves in total
Engine construction
Sump
Compression ratio 8.30:1
Fuel system 1 SU carb
Maximum power 55.8 PS (55.0 bhp) (41 kW) @ 4350 rpm
0-50 mph 15.70 s
0-60 mph
0-100 mph -1.00 s
0-100 km/h
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile) 23.00 s
Standing km
Top speed 122 km/h (76 mph)
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 49.19 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque
bmep
Specific torque
Maximum rpm
Code
Main bearings
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 0.82
Unitary capacity 372.25 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 2521 mm
wheelbase 99.3 in
Length (milimeters) 4458 mm
Length (inches) 175.5 in
Width (milimeters) 1613 mm
Width (inches) 63.5 in
Height (milimeters) 1518 mm
Height (inches) 59.8 in
L:W ratio 1.77
Ground clearance (milimeters)
Ground clearance (inches)
Kerb weight (kilograms) 1118 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 2465 lb
Weight distribuiton
Fuel capacity (litres) 45.5 litre
Fuel capacity (UK Ga) 10 UK Gal
Fuel capacity (US Gal) 12 US Gal

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient
Frontal area
Cx

Chassis

Engine location Front
Engine alignment Longitudinal
Drive RWD
Steering
Turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Tyres
Wheels
Brakes F/R
Brake ∅
Braked area
Transmission
Top gear ratio 1.00
Final drive ratio 4.55

General information

RAC rating 13.2
Number made
Model code
Model family
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 1959 Austin A55 Cambridge PDF Manual
Designer unknown
Year 1959

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