Technical details & measurements

Technical details

  • Engine manufacturer Austin

  • Cylinders Straight 4

  • Capacity 1 litre 998 cc (60.902 cu in)

  • Bore × Stroke 64.58 × 76.2 mm 2.54 × 3 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