1947 Austin A40

Austin A40 is a car that has a saloon (sedan) body style with a front mounted engine powering the rear wheels. The power is produced by a naturally aspirated engine of 1.2 litre capacity. This powerplant features overhead valve valve gear, 4 cylinder layout, and 2 valves per cylinder. It has an output of 40 bhp (40.6 PS/29.8 kW) of power at 4300 rpm. A 4 speed manual gearbox supplies the power to the driven wheels. The stated kerb weight is 965 kg. It is claimed to achieve a top speed of 114 km/h which is 71 mph.
Full specs

Body type
sedan/saloon with 4/5 seats
Length
3886 mm
Weight
965 kg
Engine type
naturally aspirated petrol
Engine size
1.2 litre
Cylinders
4, Straight
Power
40.6 PS / 40 bhp / 29.8 kW @ 4300 rpm
Torque
Unknown
Top speed
114 km/h / 71 mph

1947 Austin A40 specifications

1947 Austin A40 data
bodywork
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Body type	4/5 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase	2350 mm	92.5 inches
Track/tread (front)
Track/tread (rear)
Length	3886 mm	153 inches
Width	1550 mm	61 inches
Height
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio	1.65
Kerb weight	965 kg	2127 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	1.2 litre 1200 cc (73.228 cu in)
Bore × Stroke	65.5 × 89 mm 2.58 × 3.5 in
Bore/stroke ratio	0.74
Valve gear	overhead valve (OHV) 2 valves per cylinder 8 valves in total
maximum power output	40.6 PS (40 bhp) (29.8 kW) at 4300 rpm
maximum torque
Specific output	24.9 kW/litre 33.8 ps/litre 33.3 bhp/litre 0.55 bhp/cu in
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio	7.2:1
Fuel system	1 Ze carb
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant	Water
Unitary capacity	300 cc
Aspiration	Normal
Compressor	N/A
Intercooler	None
Catalytic converter	N
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)	20.5 s
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile	24.4 s
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed	114 km/h (71 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio	Higher is better 42.03 PS/tonne (1000 kg) 0.04 PS/kg 30.91 kW/tonne (1000 kg) 0.03 kW/kg 41.45 bhp/tonne (1000 kg) 0.04 bhp/kg 0.02 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio	Lower is better 32.35 kg/kW 54.04 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km
km/litre
UK MPG
US MPG
Carbon dioxide emissions
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
Final drive ratio
general
Carfolio.com ID	15345
Production total
Model code
RAC rating	10.6
Insurance classification	No information available
Tax band	No information available
1947 Austin A40 added before December 1995. Last modified 2013-02-28.