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