1947 Austin A125

The Austin A125 is a saloon (sedan) with 4 doors and a front mounted powerplant which delivers its power to the rear wheels. The power is produced by a naturally aspirated engine of 4 litre capacity. This unit features overhead valve valve gear, 6 cylinder layout, and 2 valves per cylinder. It develops 125 bhp (127 PS/93 kW) of power. The engine transmits power to the wheels through a 4 speed manual set of gears. The Austin A125 weighs a stated 2000 kg at the kerb. The Austin A125 is said to be able to attain a maxiumum speed of 132 km/h which is 82 mph.
Full specs

Body type
4 door sedan/saloon with 4/5 seats
Length
4877 mm
Weight
2000 kg
Engine type
naturally aspirated petrol
Engine size
4 litre
Cylinders
6, Straight
Power
127 PS / 125 bhp / 93 kW
Torque
Unknown
Top speed
132 km/h / 82 mph

1947 Austin A125 specifications

1947 Austin A125 data
bodywork
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Body type	4/5 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors	4
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase	3030 mm	119.3 inches
Track/tread (front)
Track/tread (rear)
Length	4877 mm	192 inches
Width	1854 mm	73 inches
Height
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio	1.61
Kerb weight	2000 kg	4409 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type	naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer	Austin
Engine code
Cylinders	Straight 6
Capacity	4 litre 3990 cc (243.485 cu in)
Bore × Stroke	87.3 × 111.1 mm 3.44 × 4.37 in
Bore/stroke ratio	0.79
Valve gear	overhead valve (OHV) 2 valves per cylinder 12 valves in total
maximum power output	127 PS (125 bhp) (93 kW)
maximum torque
Specific output	23.4 kW/litre 31.8 ps/litre 31.3 bhp/litre 0.51 bhp/cu in
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio	6.8:1
Fuel system	1 St carb
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant	Water
Unitary capacity	665 cc
Aspiration	Normal
Compressor	N/A
Intercooler	None
Catalytic converter	N
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)	12.4 s
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile	21.9 s
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed	132 km/h (82 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio	Higher is better 63.37 PS/tonne (1000 kg) 0.06 PS/kg 46.61 kW/tonne (1000 kg) 0.05 kW/kg 62.5 bhp/tonne (1000 kg) 0.06 bhp/kg 0.03 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio	Lower is better 21.46 kg/kW 35.84 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	longitudinal
Drive wheels	rear wheel drive
Torque split	N/A
Steering
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Front suspension	I.CS.
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	4.55
general
Carfolio.com ID	51029
Production total
Model code
RAC rating	28.4
Insurance classification	No information available
Tax band	No information available
1947 Austin A125 added before December 1995. Last modified 2013-02-28.