Austin A 40 Dorset 1947 specs
General information
| Model: | Austin A 40 Dorset |
| Year: | 1947 |
| Category: | Small city/economy cars |
| Manufacturer: | Austin |
| Seats: | 5 |
Engine and transmission
| Engine type: | Inline, 4 cylinder |
| Engine location: | Front, longitudinal |
| Displacement: | 1200 ccm |
| Max power: | 40.6 PS (30 kW) at 4300 Rev. per min. |
| Max torque: | 287 Nm |
| Bore x stroke: | 655 x 89 mm (25.8 x 3.5 inches) |
| Cooling system: | Liquid |
| Gearbox: | Manual, 4-speed |
Main features, safety and ecconomy
| Fuel type: | Gasoline |
| Drive: | Rear wheels |
Speed and acceleration
| Top speed: | 114 km/h (70.8 mph) |
| Power/weight ratio: | 0.0421 PS/kg |
Exterior and interior
| Chassis type: | Sedan/saloon |
| Max no. of doors: | 2 |
| Passenger space: | 4570 litres (1208 gallons) |
Steering, brakes and tires
| Front brakes: | Drums |
| Rear brakes: | Drums |
Dimensions and weight
| Weight: | 965 kg (2127.5 pounds) |
| Overall length: | 3890 mm (153.1 inches) |
| Overall width: | 1560 mm (61.4 inches) |
| Overall height: | 1620 mm (63.8 inches) |
| Wheelbase: | 2360 mm (92.9 inches) |
| Fuel capacity: | 48 litres (12.68 gallons) |






















