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Austin A40 Somerset Coupé

Bodywork

type 4/5S FHC
doors 0

Engine information

Bore × stroke 65.50 mm × 89.00 mm 2.58 in × 3.5 in
Cylinders S-4
Displace 1.2 litre 1200 cc (73.228 cu in)
Engine type OHV
Valves 2 valves per cylinder | 8 valves in total
Engine construction
Sump
Compression ratio 7.20:1
Fuel system 1 Ze carb
Maximum power 42.6 PS (42.0 bhp) (31.3 kW) @ 4500 rpm
0-50 mph 19.80 s
0-60 mph 33.90 s
0-100 mph -1.00 s
0-100 km/h
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile) 24.30 s
Standing km
Top speed 113 km/h (70 mph)
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 42 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque 79.0 Nm (58 ft·lb) (8.1 kgm) @ 2400 rpm
bmep 827.3 kPa (120 psi)
Specific torque 65.83 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Code
Main bearings
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 0.74
Unitary capacity 300 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 2350 mm
wheelbase 92.5 in
Length (milimeters) 4050 mm
Length (inches) 159.4 in
Width (milimeters) 1600 mm
Width (inches) 63 in
Height (milimeters) 1588 mm
Height (inches) 62.5 in
L:W ratio 1.72
Ground clearance (milimeters)
Ground clearance (inches)
Kerb weight (kilograms) 1000 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 2205 lb
Weight distribuiton 54.00 %
Fuel capacity (litres)
Fuel capacity (UK Ga)
Fuel capacity (US Gal)

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient
Frontal area 1.89 m2
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
Final drive ratio

General information

RAC rating 10.6
Number made
Model code
Model family
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 1952 Austin A40 Somerset Coupé PDF Manual
Designer unknown
Year 1952

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