1961 Austin Seven

ADO 15

The Austin Seven is a front wheel drive motor vehicle, with the engine placed in the front, and a 2 door saloon (sedan) bodyshell. The Austin Seven is one of the ADO 15 range of cars from Austin. The power is produced by a naturally aspirated engine of 0.8 litre capacity. This unit features overhead valve valve gear, 4 cylinder layout, and 2 valves per cylinder. It has an output of 34 bhp (34.5 PS/25.4 kW) of power at 5500 rpm, and maximum torque of 60 N·m (44 lb·ft/6.1 kgm) at 2900 rpm. The power is supplied to the wheels through a 4 speed manual gearbox. Claimed kerb weight is 604 kg.
Full specs

Body type
2 door sedan/saloon with 4 seats
Length
3054 mm
Weight
604 kg
Engine type
naturally aspirated petrol
Engine size
0.8 litre
Cylinders
4, Straight
Power
34.5 PS / 34 bhp / 25.4 kW @ 5500 rpm
Torque
60 Nm / 44 ft.lb / 6.1 kgm @ 2900 rpm

1961 Austin Seven specifications

1961 Austin Seven data
bodywork
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Body type	4 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors	2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase	2032 mm	80 inches
Track/tread (front)	1213 mm	47.8 inches
Track/tread (rear)	1165 mm	45.9 inches
Length	3054 mm	120.2 inches
Width	1410 mm	55.5 inches
Height	1346 mm	53 inches
Ground clearance	181 mm	7.1 inches
length:wheelbase ratio	1.5
Kerb weight	604 kg	1332 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity	25 litres	5.5 [6.6] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type	naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer	Austin
Engine code
Cylinders	Straight 4
Capacity	0.8 litre 848 cc (51.748 cu in)
Bore × Stroke	62.9 × 68.3 mm 2.48 × 2.69 in
Bore/stroke ratio	0.92
Valve gear	overhead valve (OHV) 2 valves per cylinder 8 valves in total
maximum power output (Net)	34.5 PS (34 bhp) (25.4 kW) at 5500 rpm
maximum torque (Net)	60 Nm (44 ft·lb) (6.1 kgm) at 2900 rpm
Specific output (Net)	29.9 kW/litre 40.7 ps/litre 40.1 bhp/litre 0.66 bhp/cu in
Specific torque (Net)	70.75 Nm/litre 0.86 ft·lb/cu³
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio	8.3:1
Fuel system	1 SU carb
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)	889.1 kPa (129 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant	Water
Unitary capacity	212 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 57.07 PS/tonne (1000 kg) 0.06 PS/kg 41.98 kW/tonne (1000 kg) 0.04 kW/kg 56.29 bhp/tonne (1000 kg) 0.06 bhp/kg 0.03 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio	Lower is better 23.82 kg/kW 39.79 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	2.300
Turning circle	9.00 m
Front suspension	I.RS.CS.
Rear suspension	I.RS.CS.
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front
Tyres rear
Brakes F/R	Dr/Dr
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area	710 cm²
Gearbox	4 speed manual
Top gear ratio	1
Final drive ratio	3.76
general
Carfolio.com ID	50831
Production total
Model code
Model family	ADO 15
RAC rating	9.8
Insurance classification	No information available
Tax band	No information available
1961 Austin Seven added 1997-04-07. Last modified 2019-08-26.