Austin A 55 Cambridge 1959 specs
General information
| Model: | Austin A 55 Cambridge |
| Year: | 1959 |
| Category: | Midsize family cars |
| Manufacturer: | Austin |
| Seats: | 5 |
Engine and transmission
| Engine type: | Inline, 4 cylinder |
| Engine location: | Front, longitudinal |
| Displacement: | 1489 ccm |
| Max power: | 55.8 PS (42 kW) at 4350 Rev. per min. |
| Max torque: | 68 Nm |
| Compression: | 8.3:1 |
| Bore x stroke: | 73 x 88.9 mm (2.9 x 3.5 inches) |
| Cooling system: | Liquid |
Main features, safety and ecconomy
| Drive: | Rear wheels |
Speed and acceleration
| Top speed: | 122 km/h (75.8 mph) |
| Power/weight ratio: | 0.0498 PS/kg |
Exterior and interior
| Chassis type: | Sedan/saloon |
| Passenger space: | 5730 litres (1514 gallons) |
Steering, brakes and tires
| Front brakes: | Drums |
| Rear brakes: | Drums |
Dimensions and weight
| Weight: | 1120 kg (2469.2 pounds) |
| Overall length: | 4460 mm (175.6 inches) |
| Overall width: | 1620 mm (63.8 inches) |
| Overall height: | 1530 mm (60.2 inches) |
| Wheelbase: | 2530 mm (99.6 inches) |
| Fuel capacity: | 45 litres (11.89 gallons) |






















