Austin 12 1938 specs
General information
| Model: | Austin 12 |
| Year: | 1938 |
| Category: | Midsize family cars |
| Manufacturer: | Austin |
| Seats: | 5 |
Engine and transmission
| Valves per cylinder: | 2 |
| Engine type: | Inline, 4 cylinder |
| Engine location: | Front, longitudinal |
| Displacement: | 1535 ccm |
| Max power: | 42 PS (31 kW) at 4000 Rev. per min. |
| Max torque: | 147 Nm at 2200 Rev. per min. |
| Bore x stroke: | 69.4 x 101.6 mm (2.7 x 4 inches) |
| Cooling system: | Liquid |
| Gearbox: | Manual, 4-speed |
Main features, safety and ecconomy
| Fuel type: | Gasoline |
| Drive: | Rear wheels |
Speed and acceleration
| Power/weight ratio: | 0.0364 PS/kg |
Exterior and interior
| Chassis type: | Sedan/saloon |
| Max no. of doors: | 3 |
| Passenger space: | 4570 litres (1208 gallons) |
Steering, brakes and tires
| Front brakes: | Disks |
| Rear brakes: | Drums |
Dimensions and weight
| Weight: | 1155 kg (2546.3 pounds) |
| Overall length: | 4120 mm (162.2 inches) |
| Overall width: | 1620 mm (63.8 inches) |
| Overall height: | 1350 mm (53.1 inches) |
| Wheelbase: | 2840 mm (111.8 inches) |
| Fuel capacity: | 36 litres (9.51 gallons) |
| Ground clearance: | 180 mm (7.1 inches) |
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