1968 Austin 1300 Countryman specifications

1968 Austin 1300 Countryman data
 
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater estate/station wagon
Number of doors3
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2375 mm 93.5 inches
Track/tread (front) 1300 mm 51.2 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1270 mm 50 inches
Length 3727 mm 146.7 inches
Width 1530 mm 60.2 inches
Height 1350 mm 53.1 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.57
Kerb weight 839 kg 1850 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 36 litres 7.9 [9.5] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer Austin
Engine code
Cylinders Straight 4
Capacity 1.3 litre
1275 cc
(77.805 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 70.6 × 81.3 mm
2.78 × 3.2 in
Bore/stroke ratio 0.87
Valve gear overhead valve (OHV)
2 valves per cylinder
8 valves in total
maximum power output
(DIN)
59 PS (57.7 bhp) (43 kW)
at 5250 rpm
maximum torque
(DIN)
93 Nm (69 ft·lb) (9.5 kgm)
at 3500 rpm
Specific output
(DIN)
33.7 kW/litre
45.9 ps/litre
45.3 bhp/litre
0.74 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(DIN)
72.94 Nm/litre
0.88 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication wet sumped
compression ratio 8.8:1
Fuel system 1 SU HS 4 carburettor
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 916.6 kPa (132.9 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings 5
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 318.75 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
69.73 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.07 PS/kg
51.28 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.05 kW/kg
68.77 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.07 bhp/kg
0.03 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
19.5 kg/kW
32.57 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 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 3.65
general
Carfolio.com ID590843
Production total
Model code
Model family ADO 16
RAC rating 12.4
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1968 Austin 1300 Countryman added 2019-02-21.
Last modified 2020-03-16.

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2 door sedan/​saloon FF 4M 1098 cm3/67.0cuin 50 PS 50 bhp 37 kW 832 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 4A 1098 cm3/67.0cuin 56 PS 56 bhp 42 kW
2 door sedan/​saloon FF 4A 1098 cm3/67.0cuin 56 PS 56 bhp 42 kW
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4 door sedan/​saloon FF 4M 1275 cm3/77.8cuin 61 PS 60 bhp 45 kW 776 kg
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