1980 Austin Maxi L specifications

1980 Austin Maxi L data
 
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater hatchback
Number of doors5
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2644 mm 104.1 inches
Track/tread (front) 1367 mm 53.8 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1351 mm 53.2 inches
Length 4013 mm 158 inches
Width 1626 mm 64 inches
Height 1405 mm 55.3 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.52
Kerb weight 984 kg 2169 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 47.7 litres 10.5 [12.6] 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 × 95.8 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
(DIN)
73 PS (72 bhp) (54 kW)
at 4900 rpm
maximum torque
(DIN)
132 Nm (97 ft·lb) (13.5 kgm)
at 2600 rpm
Specific output
(DIN)
30.7 kW/litre
41.8 ps/litre
41.2 bhp/litre
0.67 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(DIN)
75.51 Nm/litre
0.91 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio 8.75:1
Fuel system 1 SU carb
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 948.9 kPa (137.6 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)
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
74.19 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.07 PS/kg
54.56 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.05 kW/kg
73.17 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.07 bhp/kg
0.03 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
18.33 kg/kW
30.61 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 rack & pinion
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Front suspension I.W.HG.
Rear suspension I.TA.HG.
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front
Tyres rear
Brakes F/R Di/Dr-S
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox 5 speed manual
Top gear ratio 0.87
Final drive ratio 3.65
general
Carfolio.com ID37961
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 14.4
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1980 Austin Maxi L added before December 1995.
Last modified 2013-02-28.

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