1968 Austin 1800 specifications

1968 Austin 1800 data
 
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors4
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2692 mm 106 inches
Track/tread (front) 1422 mm 56 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1410 mm 55.5 inches
Length 4235 mm 166.7 inches
Width 1702 mm 67 inches
Height 1430 mm 56.3 inches
Ground clearance 168 mm 6.6 inches
length:wheelbase ratio 1.57
Kerb weight 1155 kg 2546 lb
Weight distribution 63% front
fuel tank capacity 48 litres 10.6 [12.7] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer Austin
Engine code
Cylinders Straight 4
Capacity 1.8 litre
1799 cc
(109.782 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 80.26 × 88.9 mm
3.16 × 3.5 in
Bore/stroke ratio 0.9
Valve gear overhead valve (OHV)
2 valves per cylinder
8 valves in total
maximum power output
(DIN)
87 PS (86 bhp) (64 kW)
at 5400 rpm
maximum torque
(DIN)
137 Nm (101 ft·lb) (14 kgm)
at 3000 rpm
Specific output
(DIN)
35.6 kW/litre
48.5 ps/litre
47.8 bhp/litre
0.78 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(DIN)
76.15 Nm/litre
0.92 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio 9:1
Fuel system 1 SU carb
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 957 kPa (138.8 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings 5
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 449.75 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 146 km/h (91 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
75.49 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.08 PS/kg
55.52 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.06 kW/kg
74.46 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.07 bhp/kg
0.03 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
18.01 kg/kW
30.08 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 front wheel drive  
Torque split N/A
Steering rack & pinion
turns lock-to-lock 3.800
Turning circle 12.30 m
Front suspension I.HPS.
Rear suspension I.HPS.
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front
Tyres rear
Brakes F/R Di/Dr-S
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area 1820 cm2
Gearbox 4 speed manual
Top gear ratio 1
Final drive ratio 3.88
general
Carfolio.com ID50622
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 16.0
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1968 Austin 1800 added before December 1995.
Last modified 2013-02-28.

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