Austin A35 Countryman (AP5) 1956-62
See specifications below illustration
Engine
4 Cylinders in line
Bore: 62.9mm,
Stroke: 76.2mm
Displacement: 948cc
Valvegear: o.h.v push rods & rockers
Compression ratio: 7.2:1
Carburettors: single SU
Type HS2
Power output: 34bhp at 5,500rpm
Performance
Maximum speed: 63mph
Acceleration: 0-60mph 21secs
Transmission
Clutch: Borg and Beck 61/4in
single dry plate
Gearbox: 4 speed with
direct drive
in top, synchromesh on 3 upper ratios
Propellar Shaft: tubular, needle roller bearing universal joints
Chassis
Construction: unitary all
steel body
Brakes: Lockheed hydraulic,
7in drums all round
4 Cylinders in line
Bore: 62.9mm,
Stroke: 76.2mm
Displacement: 948cc
Valvegear: o.h.v push rods & rockers
Compression ratio: 7.2:1
Carburettors: single SU
Type HS2
Power output: 34bhp at 5,500rpm
Performance
Maximum speed: 63mph
Acceleration: 0-60mph 21secs
Transmission
Clutch: Borg and Beck 61/4in
single dry plate
Gearbox: 4 speed with
direct drive
in top, synchromesh on 3 upper ratios
Propellar Shaft: tubular, needle roller bearing universal joints
Chassis
Construction: unitary all
steel body
Brakes: Lockheed hydraulic,
7in drums all round
Steering
Rack and pinion, 2.33 turns
lock to lock
Suspension
Front: Independent, coil springs with wishbones, and lever arm hydaulic shock absorbers
Rear: Live axle with semi-elliptic, leaf springs and lever arm shock absorbers
Wheels & Tyres
Pressed steel disc, 5.20 x 13in crossply
Dimensions & Weight
Wheelbase: 6ft 7in
Track - front: 3ft 9in
Track - rear: 3ft 9in
Overall length: 11ft 6in
Overall width: 4ft 6in
Overall height: 5ft 3in
Ground clearance: 7in
Turning circle: 32ft
Kerb weight: 15.5cwt
Tank capacity: 5.7 gallons
Overall fuel consumption:
40mpg
Production
A35 pickup 1956-57: 475
A35 car total 1956-59: 129,245
A35 Van & Countryman
1956-68: 151,000
Rack and pinion, 2.33 turns
lock to lock
Suspension
Front: Independent, coil springs with wishbones, and lever arm hydaulic shock absorbers
Rear: Live axle with semi-elliptic, leaf springs and lever arm shock absorbers
Wheels & Tyres
Pressed steel disc, 5.20 x 13in crossply
Dimensions & Weight
Wheelbase: 6ft 7in
Track - front: 3ft 9in
Track - rear: 3ft 9in
Overall length: 11ft 6in
Overall width: 4ft 6in
Overall height: 5ft 3in
Ground clearance: 7in
Turning circle: 32ft
Kerb weight: 15.5cwt
Tank capacity: 5.7 gallons
Overall fuel consumption:
40mpg
Production
A35 pickup 1956-57: 475
A35 car total 1956-59: 129,245
A35 Van & Countryman
1956-68: 151,000