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Austin A70 Hereford

Bodywork

type 4/5S SAL
doors 0

Engine information

Bore × stroke 79.40 mm × 111.10 mm 3.13 in × 4.37 in
Cylinders S-4
Displace 2.2 litre 2200 cc (134.252 cu in)
Engine type OHV
Valves 2 valves per cylinder | 8 valves in total
Engine construction
Sump
Compression ratio 6.80:1
Fuel system 1 Ze carb
Maximum power 67.9 PS (67.0 bhp) (50 kW) @ 3800 rpm
0-50 mph 14.90 s
0-60 mph 22.30 s
0-100 mph -1.00 s
0-100 km/h
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile) 22.10 s
Standing km
Top speed 134 km/h (83 mph)
Fuel consumption 13.5-11.8 l/100km Autocar figures
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 52.34 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque 157.0 Nm (116 ft·lb) (16 kgm) @ 1700 rpm
bmep 896.8 kPa (130.1 psi)
Specific torque 71.36 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Code
Main bearings
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 0.71
Unitary capacity 550 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 2515 mm
wheelbase 99 in
Length (milimeters) 4255 mm
Length (inches) 167.5 in
Width (milimeters) 1769 mm
Width (inches) 69.6 in
Height (milimeters) 1667 mm
Height (inches) 65.6 in
L:W ratio 1.69
Ground clearance (milimeters) 191 mm
Ground clearance (inches) 7.5 in
Kerb weight (kilograms) 1280 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 2822 lb
Weight distribuiton 55.00 %
Fuel capacity (litres) 56.8 litre
Fuel capacity (UK Ga) 12.5 UK Ga
Fuel capacity (US Gal) 15 US Gal

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient
Frontal area
Cx

Chassis

Engine location Front
Engine alignment Longitudinal
Drive RWD
Steering
Turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle 11.90 m
Tyres 5.50 x 16
Wheels
Brakes F/R Dr/Dr
Brake ∅
Braked area
Transmission 4M
Top gear ratio 1.00
Final drive ratio 4.13

General information

RAC rating 15.6
Number made
Model code
Model family
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 1950 Austin A70 Hereford PDF Manual
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Year 1950

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