1978 Mini Clubman Estate specifications

1978 Mini Clubman Estate data
 
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater estate/station wagon
Number of doors3
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2139 mm 84.2 inches
Track/tread (front) 1214 mm 47.8 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1179 mm 46.4 inches
Length 3401 mm 133.9 inches
Width 1410 mm 55.5 inches
Height 1359 mm 53.5 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.59
Kerb weight 680 kg 1499 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 64.6 × 83.7 mm
2.54 × 3.3 in
Bore/stroke ratio 0.77
Valve gear overhead valve (OHV)
2 valves per cylinder
8 valves in total
maximum power output
(DIN)
45.6 PS (45 bhp) (33.6 kW)
at 5250 rpm
maximum torque
(DIN)
75 Nm (55 ft·lb) (7.6 kgm)
at 2900 rpm
Specific output
(DIN)
33.6 kW/litre
45.7 ps/litre
45.1 bhp/litre
0.74 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(DIN)
75.15 Nm/litre
0.91 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio 8.5:1
Fuel system 1 SU carb
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 944.4 kPa (137 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings 3
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
67.1 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.07 PS/kg
49.35 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.05 kW/kg
66.18 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.07 bhp/kg
0.03 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
20.26 kg/kW
33.85 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.RS.
Rear suspension I.TA.RS.
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 3.44
general
Carfolio.com ID63756
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 10.3
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1978 Mini Clubman Estate added before December 1995.
Last modified 2013-02-28.
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