1938 Austin 28 specifications

1938 Austin 28 data
 
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 3454 mm 136 inches
Track/tread (front)
Track/tread (rear)
Length 5232 mm 206 inches
Width 1810 mm 71.3 inches
Height
Ground clearance 152 mm 6 inches
length:wheelbase ratio 1.51
Kerb weight 1930 kg 4255 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 72.7 litres 16 [19.2] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer Austin
Engine code
Cylinders Straight 6
Capacity 4 litre
4016 cc
(245.071 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 86.36 × 114.3 mm
3.4 × 4.5 in
Bore/stroke ratio 0.76
Valve gear side valve (SV)
2 valves per cylinder
12 valves in total
maximum power output 91 PS (90 bhp) (67 kW)
at 3200 rpm
maximum torque
Specific output 16.7 kW/litre
22.7 ps/litre
22.4 bhp/litre
0.37 bhp/cu in
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio
Fuel system
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 669.33 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
47.28 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.05 PS/kg
34.77 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.03 kW/kg
46.63 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.05 bhp/kg
0.02 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
28.76 kg/kW
48.04 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 4 speed manual
Top gear ratio 1
Final drive ratio 4.67
general
Carfolio.com ID51139
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 27.7
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1938 Austin 28 added before December 1995.
Last modified 2013-02-28.
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