1948 Hillman Minx

The Hillman Minx is a rear wheel drive road car, with the engine located in the front, and a saloon (sedan) bodyshell. Its 1.2 litre engine is a naturally aspirated, side valve, 4 cylinder unit that produces 35 bhp (35.5 PS/26.1 kW) of power at 4100 rpm. The power is transferred to the wheels through a 4 speed manual gearbox. Quoted weight at the kerb is 933 kg. It is said to be able to attain a maxiumum speed of 113 km/h (70 mph).
Full specs

Body type
sedan/saloon with 4/5 seats
Length
3994 mm
Weight
933 kg
Engine type
naturally aspirated petrol
Engine size
1.2 litre
Cylinders
4, Straight
Power
35.5 PS / 35 bhp / 26.1 kW @ 4100 rpm
Torque
Unknown
Top speed
113 km/h / 70 mph

1948 Hillman Minx specifications

1948 Hillman Minx data
bodywork
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Body type	4/5 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase	2362 mm	93 inches
Track/tread (front)
Track/tread (rear)
Length	3994 mm	157.2 inches
Width	1575 mm	62 inches
Height
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio	1.69
Kerb weight	933 kg	2057 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type	naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer
Engine code
Cylinders	Straight 4
Capacity	1.2 litre 1185 cc (72.313 cu in)
Bore × Stroke	63 × 95 mm 2.48 × 3.74 in
Bore/stroke ratio	0.66
Valve gear	side valve (SV) 2 valves per cylinder 8 valves in total
maximum power output	35.5 PS (35 bhp) (26.1 kW) at 4100 rpm
maximum torque
Specific output	22 kW/litre 29.9 ps/litre 29.5 bhp/litre 0.48 bhp/cu in
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio	6.3:1
Fuel system	1 So carb
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant	Water
Unitary capacity	296.25 cc
Aspiration	Normal
Compressor	N/A
Intercooler	None
Catalytic converter	N
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)	24.1 s
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile	25.3 s
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed	113 km/h (70 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio	Higher is better 38.03 PS/tonne (1000 kg) 0.04 PS/kg 27.97 kW/tonne (1000 kg) 0.03 kW/kg 37.51 bhp/tonne (1000 kg) 0.04 bhp/kg 0.02 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio	Lower is better 35.75 kg/kW 59.71 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	LA.SE.
Rear suspension	LA.SE.
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front
Tyres rear
Brakes F/R
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox	4 speed manual
Top gear ratio
Final drive ratio
general
Carfolio.com ID	12958
Production total
Model code
RAC rating	9.8
Insurance classification	No information available
Tax band	No information available
1948 Hillman Minx added before December 1995. Last modified 2013-02-28.