1945 Austin 16 specifications

1945 Austin 16 data
 
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors4
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2654 mm 104.5 inches
Track/tread (front) 1359 mm 53.5 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1422 mm 56 inches
Length 4346 mm 171.1 inches
Width 1702 mm 67 inches
Height 1676 mm 66 inches
Ground clearance 171 mm 6.7 inches
length:wheelbase ratio 1.64
Kerb weight 1343 kg 2961 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 63.7 litres 14 [16.8] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer Austin
Engine code
Cylinders Straight 4
Capacity 2.2 litre
2200 cc
(134.252 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 79.4 × 111.1 mm
3.13 × 4.37 in
Bore/stroke ratio 0.71
Valve gear overhead valve (OHV)
2 valves per cylinder
8 valves in total
maximum power output 65 PS (64 bhp) (48 kW)
at 3800 rpm
maximum torque 146 Nm (108 ft·lb) (14.9 kgm)
Specific output 21.7 kW/litre
29.5 ps/litre
29.1 bhp/litre
0.48 bhp/cu in
Specific torque 66.36 Nm/litre
0.8 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio 6.8:1
Fuel system 1 Ze Type 41 VI-8 carb
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 834 kPa (121 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 550 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph) 15.5 s
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile 22 s
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed 121 km/h (75 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
48.32 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.05 PS/kg
35.54 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.04 kW/kg
47.65 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.05 bhp/kg
0.02 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
28.14 kg/kW
47.01 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 12.80 m
Front suspension LA.SE.
Rear suspension LA.SE.
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front 5.75-16
Tyres rear 5.75-16
Brakes F/R
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area 948 cm2
Gearbox 4 speed manual
Top gear ratio 1
Final drive ratio 4.30
general
Carfolio.com ID51040
Production total
Model code BS-1
RAC rating 15.6
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1945 Austin 16 added before December 1995.
Last modified 2013-02-28.