1951 Austin A30

Austin A30 is a car that has a coupé type body with a front mounted engine driving through the rear wheels. It's powered courtesy of a naturally aspirated engine of 0.8 litre capacity. This powerplant features overhead valve valve gear, 4 cylinder layout, and 2 valves per cylinder. It has an output of 28 bhp (28.4 PS/20.9 kW) of power at 4800 rpm, and maximum torque of 54 N·m (40 lb·ft/5.5 kgm) at 2200 rpm. The engine delivers its power through to the wheels via a 4 speed manual transmission. It weighs a claimed 685 kg at the kerb. Top claimed speed is 100 km/h, or 62 mph.
Full specs

Body type
fixed-head coupé with 4/5 seats
Length
3460 mm
Weight
685 kg
Engine type
naturally aspirated petrol
Engine size
0.8 litre
Cylinders
4, Straight
Power
28.4 PS / 28 bhp / 20.9 kW @ 4800 rpm
Torque
54 Nm / 40 ft.lb / 5.5 kgm @ 2200 rpm
Top speed
100 km/h / 62 mph

1951 Austin A30 specifications

1951 Austin A30 data
bodywork
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Body type	4/5 seater fixed-head coupé
Number of doors
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase	2020 mm	79.5 inches
Track/tread (front)	1149 mm	45.2 inches
Track/tread (rear)	1137 mm	44.8 inches
Length	3460 mm	136.2 inches
Width	1400 mm	55.1 inches
Height	1480 mm	58.3 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio	1.71
Kerb weight	685 kg	1510 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 4
Capacity	0.8 litre 803 cc (49.002 cu in)
Bore × Stroke	58 × 76 mm 2.28 × 2.99 in
Bore/stroke ratio	0.76
Valve gear	overhead valve (OHV) 2 valves per cylinder 8 valves in total
maximum power output	28.4 PS (28 bhp) (20.9 kW) at 4800 rpm
maximum torque	54 Nm (40 ft·lb) (5.5 kgm) at 2200 rpm
Specific output	26 kW/litre 35.4 ps/litre 34.9 bhp/litre 0.57 bhp/cu in
Specific torque	67.25 Nm/litre 0.81 ft·lb/cu³
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio	7.2:1
Fuel system	1 Ze carb
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)	845.1 kPa (122.6 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant	Water
Unitary capacity	200.75 cc
Aspiration	Normal
Compressor	N/A
Intercooler	None
Catalytic converter	N
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)	29 s
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile	26.5 s
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed	100 km/h (62 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio	Higher is better 41.44 PS/tonne (1000 kg) 0.04 PS/kg 30.48 kW/tonne (1000 kg) 0.03 kW/kg 40.88 bhp/tonne (1000 kg) 0.04 bhp/kg 0.02 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio	Lower is better 32.81 kg/kW 54.8 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	2LS/ -LH
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox	4 speed manual
Top gear ratio	1
Final drive ratio	4.89
general
Carfolio.com ID	50314
Production total
Model code
RAC rating	8.3
Insurance classification	No information available
Tax band	No information available
1951 Austin A30 added before December 1995. Last modified 2013-02-28.