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Austin A55 Cambridge 1957-58 |
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Austin A55 Cambridge 1957-58 specifications
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Engine
4 Cylinder in line, dohc Bore: 73mm Stroke: 89 mm Displacement: 1,489cc Valves: o.h.v pushrod Compression ratio: 83:1 Carburettors: Zenith downdraught Max power: 51bhp at 4,250rpm Performance Maximum speed: 80.1mph Acceleration: 0-60 mph 21.9secs Overall fuel consumption: 29mpg Transmission Clutch: 8in s.d.p. Borg & Beck Gears: 4-speed manual Ratios: Top 4.3, 3rd 6.15, 2nd 10.35, 1st 16.98, reverse22.18 Propellar Shaft: Hardy Spicer open Final drive: Hypoid bevel Construction Unitary Brakes Girling hydraulic, 9in Drums all round Friction lining area: 121 sq.in |
Steering
Cam and lever Turning circle: 35ft Steering wheel: 3 turns lock to lock Suspension Front: Independent coil Rear: Semi-elliptic leaf with torsion anti-roll bar Shock absorbers front: Armstong hydraulic telescopic Rear: Girling PV7 Wheels & tyres Pressed steel disc, 5.90 x 13in crossply Dimensions & Weight Wheelbase: 8ft 3.7in Track - front: 4ft 1/2in Track - rear: 4ft 1in Overall length: 13ft 11in Overall width: 5ft 11/2in Overall height: 5ft 1/4in Ground clearance: 6in Turning circle: Left 35ft right: 34ft 6in Front/rear distribution: 56/44 Tank capacity:83/4 Imp gallons Sump capacity: 81/4 pints inc. filter Kerb weight: 201/4cwt Production 1957-1958 154,000 |
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