1968 Austin Mini Countryman specifications

1968 Austin Mini Countryman data
 
bodywork
Body type4 seater estate/station wagon
Number of doors3
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2140 mm 84.3 inches
Track/tread (front)
Track/tread (rear)
Length 3300 mm 129.9 inches
Width 1410 mm 55.5 inches
Height 1380 mm 54.3 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.54
Kerb weight 660 kg 1455 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 1 litre
998 cc
(60.902 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 64.58 × 76.2 mm
2.54 × 3 in
Bore/stroke ratio 0.85
Valve gear overhead valve (OHV)
2 valves per cylinder
8 valves in total
maximum power output 38.5 PS (38 bhp) (28.3 kW)
at 5250 rpm
maximum torque 70 Nm (52 ft·lb) (7.1 kgm)
at 2700 rpm
Specific output 28.4 kW/litre
38.6 ps/litre
38.1 bhp/litre
0.62 bhp/cu in
Specific torque 70.14 Nm/litre
0.85 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication wet sumped
compression ratio 8.3:1
Fuel system 1 SU carburettor
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 881.4 kPa (127.8 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 249.5 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
58.38 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.06 PS/kg
42.93 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.04 kW/kg
57.58 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.06 bhp/kg
0.03 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
23.29 kg/kW
38.91 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 2.300
Turning circle
Front suspension
Rear suspension
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front Dunlop 5.20-10
Tyres rear Dunlop 5.20-10
Brakes F/R Dr/Dr
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox 4 speed manual
Top gear ratio
Final drive ratio
general
Carfolio.com ID603911
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 10.3
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1968 Austin Mini Countryman added 2019-08-26.
Last modified 2020-03-16.