1960 Hillman Husky

This automobile has an estate/station wagon type body with a front located engine powering the rear wheels. Power is supplied by an overhead valve, 1.4 litre naturally aspirated 4 cylinder motor, with 2 valves per cylinder that develops power and torque figures of 47.5 bhp (48.2 PS/35.4 kW) at 4400 rpm and 97 N·m (72 lb·ft/9.9 kgm) at 2200 rpm respectively. The engine transfers its power through to the wheels via a 4 speed manual gearbox. Stated kerb weight is 939 kg. Maximum speed claimed is 118 km/h (73 mph).
Full specs

Body type
estate/station wagon with 4/5 seats
Length
3797 mm
Weight
939 kg
Engine type
naturally aspirated petrol
Engine size
1.4 litre
Cylinders
4, Straight
Power
48.2 PS / 47.5 bhp / 35.4 kW @ 4400 rpm
Torque
97 Nm / 72 ft.lb / 9.9 kgm @ 2200 rpm
Top speed
118 km/h / 73 mph

1960 Hillman Husky specifications

1960 Hillman Husky data
bodywork
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Body type	4/5 seater estate/station wagon
Number of doors
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase	2184 mm	86 inches
Track/tread (front)	1245 mm	49 inches
Track/tread (rear)	1232 mm	48.5 inches
Length	3797 mm	149.5 inches
Width	1537 mm	60.5 inches
Height	1549 mm	61 inches
Ground clearance	165 mm	6.5 inches
length:wheelbase ratio	1.74
Kerb weight	939 kg	2070 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity	28.4 litres	6.2 [7.5] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type	naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer	Hillman
Engine code
Cylinders	Straight 4
Capacity	1.4 litre 1390 cc (84.823 cu in)
Bore × Stroke	76.2 × 76.2 mm 3 × 3 in
Bore/stroke ratio	1
Valve gear	overhead valve (OHV) 2 valves per cylinder 8 valves in total
maximum power output (Net)	48.2 PS (47.5 bhp) (35.4 kW) at 4400 rpm
maximum torque (Net)	97 Nm (72 ft·lb) (9.9 kgm) at 2200 rpm
Specific output (Net)	25.5 kW/litre 34.6 ps/litre 34.2 bhp/litre 0.56 bhp/cu in
Specific torque (Net)	69.78 Nm/litre 0.84 ft·lb/cu³
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio	8:1
Fuel system	1 Ze carb
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)	876.9 kPa (127.2 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant	Water
Unitary capacity	347.5 cc
Aspiration	Normal
Compressor	N/A
Intercooler	None
Catalytic converter	N
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)	15.9 s
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile	22.7 s
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed	118 km/h (73 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio	Higher is better 51.29 PS/tonne (1000 kg) 0.05 PS/kg 37.72 kW/tonne (1000 kg) 0.04 kW/kg 50.59 bhp/tonne (1000 kg) 0.05 bhp/kg 0.02 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio	Lower is better 26.51 kg/kW 44.28 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	longitudinal
Drive wheels	rear wheel drive
Torque split	N/A
Steering
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Front suspension	I.CS.
Rear suspension	LA.SE.
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front
Tyres rear
Brakes F/R	Dr/Dr
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox	4 speed manual
Top gear ratio	1
Final drive ratio	4.55
general
Carfolio.com ID	59279
Production total
Model code
RAC rating	14.4
Insurance classification	No information available
Tax band	No information available
1960 Hillman Husky added before December 1995. Last modified 2013-02-28.