Technical details & measurements
Technical details
Engine manufacturer Austin
Cylinders Straight 4
Capacity 1 litre 998 cc (60.902 cu in)
Bore/stroke ratio 0.85
Valve gear overhead valve (OHV) 2 valves per cylinder 8 valves in total
maximum power output (DIN) 39.5 PS (39 bhp) (29.1 kW) at 4750 rpm
Specific output (DIN) 39.1 bhp/litre 0.64 bhp/cu in
maximum torque (DIN) 69 Nm (51 ft·lb) (7 kgm) at 2000 rpm
Specific torque (DIN) 69.14 Nm/litre 0.84 ft·lb/cu3
Fuel system 1 SU carb
Compression ratio 8.3:1
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 868.8 kPa (126 psi)
Crankshaft bearings 3
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 249.5 cc
Aspiration Normal
Power-to-weight ratio 64.19 PS/tonne (1000 kg), 47.21
kW/tonne (1000 kg), 63.31 bhp/tonne
(1000 kg), 0.03 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio 21.18 kg/kW , 35.38 lb/bhp
Engine position Front
Engine layout Transverse
Drive wheels Front wheel drive
Steering Rack & pinion
Measurements
From sales brochure