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Austin A30

Bodywork

type 4/5S FHC
doors 0

Engine information

Bore × stroke 58.00 mm × 76.00 mm 2.28 in × 2.99 in
Cylinders S-4
Displace 0.8 litre 803 cc (49.002 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 28.4 PS (28.0 bhp) (20.9 kW) @ 4800 rpm
0-50 mph 29.00 s
0-60 mph -1.00 s
0-100 mph -1.00 s
0-100 km/h
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile) 26.50 s
Standing km
Top speed 100 km/h (62 mph)
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 40.88 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque 54.0 Nm (40 ft·lb) (5.5 kgm) @ 2200 rpm
bmep 845.1 kPa (122.6 psi)
Specific torque 67.25 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Code
Main bearings
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 0.76
Unitary capacity 200.75 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 2020 mm
wheelbase 79.5 in
Length (milimeters) 3460 mm
Length (inches) 136.2 in
Width (milimeters) 1400 mm
Width (inches) 55.1 in
Height (milimeters) 1480 mm
Height (inches) 58.3 in
L:W ratio 1.71
Ground clearance (milimeters)
Ground clearance (inches)
Kerb weight (kilograms) 685 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 1510 lb
Weight distribuiton
Fuel capacity (litres)
Fuel capacity (UK Ga)
Fuel capacity (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 2LS/ -LH
Brake ∅
Braked area
Transmission 4M
Top gear ratio 1.00
Final drive ratio 4.89

General information

RAC rating 8.3
Number made
Model code
Model family
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 1951 Austin A30 PDF Manual
Designer unknown
Year 1951

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