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Austin 12

Bodywork

type 4/5S SAL
doors 0

Engine information

Bore × stroke 69.35 mm × 101.60 mm 2.73 in × 4 in
Cylinders S-4
Displace 1.5 litre 1535 cc (93.671 cu in)
Engine type SV
Valves 2 valves per cylinder | 8 valves in total
Engine construction
Sump
Compression ratio
Fuel system 1 Ze carb
Maximum power 42.6 PS (42.0 bhp) (31.3 kW) @ 4000 rpm
0-50 mph
0-60 mph
0-100 mph
0-100 km/h
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile)
Standing km
Top speed
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 36.33 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque
bmep
Specific torque
Maximum rpm
Code
Main bearings
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 0.68
Unitary capacity 383.75 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 2700 mm
wheelbase 106.3 in
Length (milimeters) 4115 mm
Length (inches) 162 in
Width (milimeters) 1613 mm
Width (inches) 63.5 in
Height (milimeters)
Height (inches)
L:W ratio 1.52
Ground clearance (milimeters) 171 mm
Ground clearance (inches) 6.7 in
Kerb weight (kilograms) 1156 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 2549 lb
Weight distribuiton
Fuel capacity (litres) 36.4 litre
Fuel capacity (UK Ga) 8 UK Gal
Fuel capacity (US Gal) 9.6 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
Brake ∅
Braked area
Transmission 4M
Top gear ratio 1.00
Final drive ratio 4.89

General information

RAC rating 11.9
Number made
Model code
Model family
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 1938 Austin 12 PDF Manual
Designer unknown
Year 1938

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