1969 Austin 1300 GT

The Austin 1300 GT is a 4 door saloon (sedan)-bodied road car with a front mounted engine powering the front wheels. Power is produced by an overhead valve, 1.3 litre naturally aspirated 4 cylinder powerplant, with 2 valves per cylinder that develops power and torque figures of 70 bhp (71 PS/52 kW) at 6000 rpm and 100 N·m (74 lb·ft/10.2 kgm) at 3250 rpm respectively. This power is transmitted to the wheels via a 4 speed manual gearbox. The Austin 1300 GT weighs a quoted 855 kg at the kerb. Top quoted speed is 148 km/h, or 92 mph.
Full specs

Body type
4 door sedan/saloon with 4/5 seats
Length
3703 mm
Weight
855 kg
Engine type
naturally aspirated petrol
Engine size
1.3 litre
Cylinders
4, Straight
Power
71 PS / 70 bhp / 52 kW @ 6000 rpm
Torque
100 Nm / 74 ft.lb / 10.2 kgm @ 3250 rpm
Top speed
148 km/h / 92 mph

1969 Austin 1300 GT specifications

1969 Austin 1300 GT data
bodywork
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Body type	4/5 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors	4
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase	2375 mm	93.5 inches
Track/tread (front)	1308 mm	51.5 inches
Track/tread (rear)	1292 mm	50.9 inches
Length	3703 mm	145.8 inches
Width	1534 mm	60.4 inches
Height	1359 mm	53.5 inches
Ground clearance	140 mm	5.5 inches
length:wheelbase ratio	1.56
Kerb weight	855 kg	1885 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	BMC
Engine code
Cylinders	Straight 4
Capacity	1.3 litre 1275 cc (77.805 cu in)
Bore × Stroke	70.61 × 81.28 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)	71 PS (70 bhp) (52 kW) at 6000 rpm
maximum torque (DIN)	100 Nm (74 ft·lb) (10.2 kgm) at 3250 rpm
Specific output (DIN)	40.9 kW/litre 55.7 ps/litre 54.9 bhp/litre 0.9 bhp/cu in
Specific torque (DIN)	78.43 Nm/litre 0.95 ft·lb/cu³
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio	9.7:1
Fuel system	2 SU carbs
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)	985.6 kPa (142.9 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings	3
Engine coolant	Water
Unitary capacity	318.75 cc
Aspiration	Normal
Compressor	N/A
Intercooler	None
Catalytic converter	N
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)	9.8 s
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile	19.7 s
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed	148 km/h (92 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio	Higher is better 83.01 PS/tonne (1000 kg) 0.08 PS/kg 61.05 kW/tonne (1000 kg) 0.06 kW/kg 81.87 bhp/tonne (1000 kg) 0.08 bhp/kg 0.04 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio	Lower is better 16.38 kg/kW 27.36 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	3.300
Turning circle	10.60 m
Front suspension	I.W.HEL.RCS.
Rear suspension	I.HEL.RCS.TB.ARB.
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front
Tyres rear
Brakes F/R	Di/Dr
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area	1329 cm²
Gearbox	4 speed manual
Top gear ratio	1
Final drive ratio	3.65
general
Carfolio.com ID	50589
Production total
Model code
RAC rating	12.4
Insurance classification	No information available
Tax band	No information available
1969 Austin 1300 GT added before December 1995. Last modified 2013-02-28.