1937 Austin Big 7 specifications

1937 Austin Big 7 data
 
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2223 mm 87.5 inches
Track/tread (front) 1143 mm 45 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1143 mm 45 inches
Length 3404 mm 134 inches
Width 1372 mm 54 inches
Height
Ground clearance 146 mm 5.7 inches
length:wheelbase ratio 1.53
Kerb weight 737 kg 1625 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 27.3 litres 6 [7.2] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer Austin
Engine code
Cylinders Straight 4
Capacity 0.9 litre
900 cc
(54.921 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 56.77 × 88.9 mm
2.24 × 3.5 in
Bore/stroke ratio 0.64
Valve gear side valve (SV)
2 valves per cylinder
8 valves in total
maximum power output 25.3 PS (25 bhp) (18.6 kW)
at 4000 rpm
maximum torque
Specific output 20.7 kW/litre
28.2 ps/litre
27.8 bhp/litre
0.46 bhp/cu in
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio
Fuel system
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 225 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
34.39 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.03 PS/kg
25.3 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.03 kW/kg
33.92 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.03 bhp/kg
0.02 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
39.53 kg/kW
66.04 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 5.13
general
Carfolio.com ID50743
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 8.0
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1937 Austin Big 7 added before December 1995.
Last modified 2013-02-28.