1930 Austin 12 specifications

1930 Austin 12 data
 
bodywork
Body type
Number of doors
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2692 mm 106 inches
Track/tread (front)
Track/tread (rear)
Length 3912 mm 154 inches
Width 1524 mm 60 inches
Height
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.45
Kerb weight 1016 kg 2240 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer Austin
Engine code
Cylinders Straight 6
Capacity 1.5 litre
1496 cc
(91.292 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 61.25 × 84.63 mm
2.41 × 3.33 in
Bore/stroke ratio 0.72
Valve gear side valve (SV)
2 valves per cylinder
12 valves in total
maximum power output 24.3 PS (24 bhp) (17.9 kW)
at 2400 rpm
maximum torque
Specific output 12 kW/litre
16.3 ps/litre
16 bhp/litre
0.26 bhp/cu in
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio
Fuel system 1 Ze carb
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 249.33 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph) 28 s
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed 100 km/h (62 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
23.95 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.02 PS/kg
17.61 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.02 kW/kg
23.62 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.02 bhp/kg
0.01 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
56.77 kg/kW
94.83 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km
km/litre
UK MPG
US MPG
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carfolio Calculated CO2 ?
VED band (UK)
CO2 Effizienz (DE)
chassis
Engine position front
Engine layout longitudinal
Drive wheels rear wheel drive  
Torque split N/A
Steering
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Front suspension LA.SE.
Rear suspension LA.SE.
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front
Tyres rear
Brakes F/R
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox
Top gear ratio
Final drive ratio
general
Carfolio.com ID14784
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 14.0
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1930 Austin 12 added before December 1995.
Last modified 2013-02-28.
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