Austin A70 1948 specs
General information
| Model: | Austin A70 |
| Year: | 1948 |
| Category: | Large/luxury cars |
| Manufacturer: | Austin |
| Seats: | 5 |
Engine and transmission
| Engine type: | Inline, 4 cylinder |
| Engine location: | Front, longitudinal |
| Displacement: | 2198 ccm |
| Max power: | 64.9 PS (48 kW) at 3800 Rev. per min. |
| Max torque: | 80 Nm at 2300 Rev. per min. |
| Compression: | 6.8:1 |
| Bore x stroke: | 79.4 x 111.1 mm (3.1 x 4.4 inches) |
| Cooling system: | Liquid |
| Gearbox: | Manual, 4-speed |
Main features, safety and ecconomy
| Fuel type: | Gasoline |
| Drive: | Rear wheels |
Speed and acceleration
| Top speed: | 134 km/h (83.3 mph) |
| Power/weight ratio: | 0.0511 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 tire dimensions: | 5.75-16 |
Dimensions and weight
| Weight: | 1270 kg (2799.9 pounds) |
| Overall length: | 4150 mm (163.4 inches) |
| Overall width: | 1690 mm (66.5 inches) |
| Overall height: | 1900 mm (74.8 inches) |
| Wheelbase: | 2440 mm (96.1 inches) |
| Fuel capacity: | 63 litres (16.64 gallons) |






















