1965 Austin 1100

ADO 16

The Austin 1100 is a 4 door saloon-bodied road car with a front mounted engine powering the front wheels. The 1100 is part of Austin's ADO 16 series of cars. The Austin 1100's engine is a naturally aspirated petrol, 1.1 litre, overhead valve 4 cylinder with 2 valves per cylinder. It develops 49 bhp (49.7 PS/36.5 kW) of power at 5100 rpm, and maximum torque of 81 N·m (60 lb·ft/8.3 kgm) at 2500 rpm. The engine delivers its power through to the wheels via a 4 speed manual transmission. Its quoted kerb weight is 840 kg.
Full specs

Body type
4 door sedan/saloon with 4/5 seats
Length
3730 mm
Weight
840 kg
Engine type
naturally aspirated petrol
Engine size
1.1 litre
Cylinders
4, Straight
Power
49.7 PS / 49 bhp / 36.5 kW @ 5100 rpm
Torque
81 Nm / 60 ft.lb / 8.3 kgm @ 2500 rpm

1965 Austin 1100 specifications

1965 Austin 1100 data
bodywork
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Body type	4/5 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors	4
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase	2370 mm	93.3 inches
Track/tread (front)	1300 mm	51.2 inches
Track/tread (rear)	1270 mm	50 inches
Length	3730 mm	146.9 inches
Width	1530 mm	60.2 inches
Height	1350 mm	53.1 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio	1.57
Kerb weight	840 kg	1852 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity	38 litres	8.4 [10] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type	naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer	Austin
Engine code
Cylinders	Straight 4
Capacity	1.1 litre 1098 cc (67.004 cu in)
Bore × Stroke	64.6 × 83.7 mm 2.54 × 3.3 in
Bore/stroke ratio	0.77
Valve gear	overhead valve (OHV) 2 valves per cylinder 8 valves in total
maximum power output (SAE)	49.7 PS (49 bhp) (36.5 kW) at 5100 rpm
maximum torque (SAE)	81 Nm (60 ft·lb) (8.3 kgm) at 2500 rpm
Specific output (SAE)	33.3 kW/litre 45.2 ps/litre 44.6 bhp/litre 0.73 bhp/cu in
Specific torque (SAE)	73.77 Nm/litre 0.89 ft·lb/cu³
Engine construction
Lubrication	wet sumped
compression ratio	8.5:1
Fuel system	1 SU HS 2 carburettor
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)	927 kPa (134.5 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings	5
Engine coolant	Water
Unitary capacity	274.5 cc
Aspiration	Normal
Compressor	N/A
Intercooler	None
Catalytic converter	N
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed
Power-to-weight ratio	Higher is better 59.14 PS/tonne (1000 kg) 0.06 PS/kg 43.5 kW/tonne (1000 kg) 0.04 kW/kg 58.33 bhp/tonne (1000 kg) 0.06 bhp/kg 0.03 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio	Lower is better 22.99 kg/kW 38.4 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km
km/litre
UK MPG
US MPG
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carfolio Calculated CO₂ ^?
VED band (UK)
CO₂ Effizienz (DE)
chassis
Engine position	front
Engine layout	transverse
Drive wheels	front wheel drive
Torque split	N/A
Steering	rack & pinion
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Front suspension
Rear suspension
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front	5.50-12
Tyres rear	5.50-12
Brakes F/R	Di/Dr
Front brake diameter	203 mm
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox	4 speed manual
Top gear ratio	1
Final drive ratio	4.13
general
Carfolio.com ID	591338
Production total
Model code
Model family	ADO 16
RAC rating	10.3
Insurance classification	No information available
Tax band	No information available
1965 Austin 1100 added 2019-02-21. Last modified 2020-03-16.