1970 Austin Maxi specifications

1970 Austin Maxi data
 
bodywork
Body type4/5 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 978 kg 2156 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 1.7 litre
1748 cc
(106.67 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 76.2 × 95.75 mm
3 × 3.77 in
Bore/stroke ratio 0.8
Valve gear single overhead camshaft (SOHC)
2 valves per cylinder
8 valves in total
maximum power output
(Net)
81 PS (80 bhp) (60 kW)
at 5000 rpm
maximum torque
(Net)
143 Nm (105 ft·lb) (14.6 kgm)
at 3000 rpm
Specific output
(Net)
34.1 kW/litre
46.4 ps/litre
45.8 bhp/litre
0.75 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(Net)
81.81 Nm/litre
0.99 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio 8.75:1
Fuel system 1 SU carb
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 1028 kPa (149.1 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 437 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph) 10.7 s
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile 20.2 s
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed 142 km/h (88 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
82.94 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.08 PS/kg
61 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.06 kW/kg
81.8 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.08 bhp/kg
0.04 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
16.39 kg/kW
27.38 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 transverse
Drive wheels front wheel drive  
Torque split N/A
Steering
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Front suspension I.HPS.
Rear suspension I.HPS.
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front
Tyres rear
Brakes F/R
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox 5 speed manual
Top gear ratio 0.93
Final drive ratio 3.65
general
Carfolio.com ID41360
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 14.4
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1970 Austin Maxi added before December 1995.
Last modified 2013-02-28.

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