1969 Austin Maxi

This car has a saloon (sedan) type body with a front mounted engine powering the front wheels. The power is produced by a naturally aspirated engine of 1.5 litre capacity. This powerplant features single overhead camshaft valve gear, 4 cylinder layout, and 2 valves per cylinder. It produces 74 bhp (75 PS/55 kW) of power at 5500 rpm, and maximum torque of 114 N·m (84 lb·ft/11.6 kgm) at 3500 rpm. The engine supplies its power through to the wheels via a 5 speed manual transmission. With a stated kerb weight of 979 kg, the Austin Maxi can dispense with the 0-60 mph sprint in 16.2 seconds and the quarter mile from rest in 20.6 seconds. Its maximum speed quoted is 142 km/h, which is 88 mph.
Full specs

Body type
sedan/saloon with 4/5 seats
Length
4013 mm
Weight
979 kg
Engine type
naturally aspirated petrol
Engine size
1.5 litre
Cylinders
4, Straight
Power
75 PS / 74 bhp / 55 kW @ 5500 rpm
Torque
114 Nm / 84 ft.lb / 11.6 kgm @ 3500 rpm
Acceleration
0-60 mph 16.2 s
Top speed
142 km/h / 88 mph

1969 Austin Maxi specifications

1969 Austin Maxi data
bodywork
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Body type	4/5 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase	2661 mm	104.8 inches
Track/tread (front)	1365 mm	53.7 inches
Track/tread (rear)	1353 mm	53.3 inches
Length	4013 mm	158 inches
Width	1626 mm	64 inches
Height	1384 mm	54.5 inches
Ground clearance	152 mm	6 inches
length:wheelbase ratio	1.51
Kerb weight	979 kg	2158 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity	45.5 litres	10 [12] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type	naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer	Austin
Engine code
Cylinders	Straight 4
Capacity	1.5 litre 1485 cc (90.62 cu in)
Bore × Stroke	76.2 × 81.4 mm 3 × 3.2 in
Bore/stroke ratio	0.94
Valve gear	single overhead camshaft (SOHC) 2 valves per cylinder 8 valves in total
maximum power output (Net)	75 PS (74 bhp) (55 kW) at 5500 rpm
maximum torque (Net)	114 Nm (84 ft·lb) (11.6 kgm) at 3500 rpm
Specific output (Net)	37.2 kW/litre 50.5 ps/litre 49.8 bhp/litre 0.82 bhp/cu in
Specific torque (Net)	76.77 Nm/litre 0.93 ft·lb/cu³
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio	9:1
Fuel system	1 SU carb
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)	964.7 kPa (139.9 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant	Water
Unitary capacity	371.25 cc
Aspiration	Normal
Compressor	N/A
Intercooler	None
Catalytic converter	N
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)	11 s
Acceleration 0-60mph	16.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile	20.6 s
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed	142 km/h (88 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio	Higher is better 76.64 PS/tonne (1000 kg) 0.08 PS/kg 56.37 kW/tonne (1000 kg) 0.06 kW/kg 75.59 bhp/tonne (1000 kg) 0.08 bhp/kg 0.03 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio	Lower is better 17.74 kg/kW 29.63 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	transverse
Drive wheels	front wheel drive
Torque split	N/A
Steering
turns lock-to-lock	4.250
Turning circle	10.30 m
Front suspension	I.HPS.
Rear suspension	I.HPS.
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front
Tyres rear
Brakes F/R	Di/Dr-S
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area	1658 cm²
Gearbox	5 speed manual
Top gear ratio	0.85
Final drive ratio	3.94
general
Carfolio.com ID	35442
Production total
Model code
RAC rating	14.4
Insurance classification	No information available
Tax band	No information available
1969 Austin Maxi added before December 1995. Last modified 2013-02-28.