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1958 Austin A40 Farina I Technical specifications

Technical specifications of 1958 Austin A40 Farina I

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bodywork

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Type4/5S SAL

Key:
SAL
Saloon (Sedan)
FHC
Fixed-head coupé
DHC
Drop-head coupé (Convertible)
HBK
Hatchback
EST
Estate (Station Wagon)
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Designer
Number of doors 4

dimensions & weight

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Wheelbase 2121 mm 83.5 in
Track front 1216 mm 47.9 in
rear 1194 mm 47 in
Length 3664 mm 144.3 in
Width 1508 mm 59.4 in
Height 1441 mm 56.7 in
Length:wheelbase ratio 1.73
Ground clearance 164 mm 6.5 in
Kerb weight 761 kg 1678 lb
Weight distribution
(Front)
Fuel capacity 26.1 litres 5.7 UK Gal 6.9 US Gal

aerodynamics

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Drag coefficient
Frontal area
Cx

engine

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Bore × stroke 62.90 mm × 76.20 mm
2.48 in × 3 in
Cylinders S-4
Displacement 0.9 litre
948 cc
(57.851 cu in)
Type OHV
Key:
SOHC
Single overhead camshaft
DOHC
Double overhead camshaft
OHV
Overhead valves
TS
Two stroke
SV
Side valves
Sl
Sleeve valves
oise
Overhead inlet side exhaust
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2 valves per cylinder
8 valves in total
Construction
Sump
Compression ratio 8.30:1
Fuel system 1 Ze carb
Maximum power
(Gross)
34.5 PS (34.0 bhp) (25.4 kW)
@ 4750 rpm
Specific output 35.9 bhp/litre
0.59 bhp/cu in
Maximum torque
(Gross)
68.0 Nm (50 ft·lb) (6.9 kgm)
@ 2000 rpm
bmep 901.4 kPa (130.7 psi)
Specific torque 71.73 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Manufacturer BMC
Code
Main bearings
Coolant Water
Bore/stroke ratio 0.83
Unitary capacity 237 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N

performance

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0-50 mph (80 km/h) 19.50 s
0-60 mph
0-100 km/h
0-100 mph
80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in top
Standing ¼mile 24.50 s
Standing km
Top speed 113 km/h (70 mph)
Fuel consumption
CO2 Emissions
Carfolio Calculated CO2 ?
Power-to-weight 44.68 bhp/ton

chassis

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Engine location Front
Engine alignment Longitudinal
Drive RWD

Key:
FWD
Front wheel drive
RWD
Rear wheel drive
AWD
All wheel drive
4WD
Four wheel drive
 
Steering
Turns lock-to-lock 2.500
Turning circle 10.90 m
Suspension front I.CS.
rear LA.SE.
Key:
I
Independent
LA
Live axle
dD
de Dion axle
W
Wishbone
DW
Double wishbones
CS
Coil springs
ARB
Anti-roll bar
LS
Leaf springs
SE
Semi-elliptic leaf springs
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Wheels front
rear
Tyresfront
rear
Brakes F/R Dr/Dr

Key:
Ve
Ventilated
Di
Disc (Disk)
Dr
Drum
S
Servo-assisted
ABS
Anti-lock Braking System
Brake front
rear
Braked area
Transmission 4M
Top gear ratio 1.00
Final drive ratio 4.55

general

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RAC rating 9.8
Number made
Model code
Model family
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1958 Austin A40 Farina I added before December 1995.
Last modified 2008-04-03.
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