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Austin A135 Princess IV

Bodywork

type 4/5S SAL
doors 4

Engine information

Bore × stroke 87.30 mm × 111.10 mm 3.44 in × 4.37 in
Cylinders S-6
Displace 4 litre 3990 cc (243.485 cu in)
Engine type OHV
Valves 2 valves per cylinder | 12 valves in total
Engine construction
Sump
Compression ratio 7.60:1
Fuel system 2 SU carbs
Maximum power 152.1 PS (150.0 bhp) (111.9 kW) @ 4100 rpm
0-50 mph 11.50 s
0-60 mph
0-100 mph -1.00 s
0-100 km/h
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile) 20.60 s
Standing km
Top speed 159 km/h (99 mph)
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 74.29 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque 308.0 Nm (227 ft·lb) (31.4 kgm) @ 2400 rpm
bmep 970 kPa (140.7 psi)
Specific torque 77.19 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Code
Main bearings
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 0.79
Unitary capacity 665 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 3092 mm
wheelbase 121.7 in
Length (milimeters) 5105 mm
Length (inches) 201 in
Width (milimeters) 1861 mm
Width (inches) 73.3 in
Height (milimeters) 1670 mm
Height (inches) 65.7 in
L:W ratio 1.65
Ground clearance (milimeters) 178 mm
Ground clearance (inches) 7 in
Kerb weight (kilograms) 2019 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 4451 lb
Weight distribuiton
Fuel capacity (litres) 77.3 litre
Fuel capacity (UK Ga) 17 UK Gal
Fuel capacity (US Gal) 20.4 US Gal

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient
Frontal area
Cx

Chassis

Engine location Front
Engine alignment Longitudinal
Drive RWD
Steering cam & peg PAS
Turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle 13.30 m
Tyres 6.50-16
Wheels
Brakes F/R Dr/Dr-S
Brake ∅
Braked area
Transmission 4M
Top gear ratio 1.00
Final drive ratio 4.09

General information

RAC rating 28.4
Number made
Model code
Model family
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 1956 Austin A135 Princess IV PDF Manual
Designer unknown
Year 1956

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