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Austin A99

Bodywork

type 4/5S SAL
doors 4

Engine information

Bore × stroke 83.34 mm × 89.00 mm 3.28 in × 3.5 in
Cylinders S-6
Displace 2.9 litre 2912 cc (177.701 cu in)
Engine type OHV
Valves 2 valves per cylinder | 12 valves in total
Engine construction
Sump
Compression ratio 8.20:1
Fuel system 2 SU carbs
Maximum power
0-50 mph 13.10 s
0-60 mph
0-100 mph -1.00 s
0-100 km/h
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile) 21.90 s
Standing km
Top speed 162 km/h (101 mph)
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 70.59 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque
bmep 966.6 kPa (140.2 psi)
Specific torque 76.92 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Code
Main bearings
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 0.94
Unitary capacity 485.33 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 2743 mm
wheelbase 108 in
Length (milimeters) 4940 mm
Length (inches) 194.5 in
Width (milimeters) 1740 mm
Width (inches) 68.5 in
Height (milimeters) 1537 mm
Height (inches) 60.5 in
L:W ratio 1.8
Ground clearance (milimeters) 159 mm
Ground clearance (inches) 6.3 in
Kerb weight (kilograms) 1530 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 3373 lb
Weight distribuiton
Fuel capacity (litres) 72.7 litre
Fuel capacity (UK Ga) 16 UK Gal
Fuel capacity (US Gal) 19.2 US Gal

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient
Frontal area
Cx

Chassis

Engine location Front
Engine alignment Longitudinal
Drive RWD
Steering cam & peg
Turns lock-to-lock 4.000
Turning circle 11.80 m
Tyres
Wheels
Brakes F/R Di/Dr-S
Brake ∅
Braked area
Transmission 3OD
Top gear ratio 0.69
Final drive ratio 3.90

General information

RAC rating 25.8
Number made
Model code
Model family
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 1959 Austin A99 PDF Manual
Designer unknown
Year 1959

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