Austin A40 Sport 1950-53 specifications

Engine
Cast iron,
4 cylinder in-line,
8 overhead valves
Displacement: 1,200cc
Bore: 65.4mm
Stroke: 89mm
Compression ratio: 7.2 : 1
Valves: 2 per cylinder
Main bearings: 3
Carburettor: twin SU
type HS2
Power output: 50bhp
at 4,800rpm
12v dynamo

Performance
Maximum speed: 78mph
Acceleration, 0-60mph: (not known) 25-30secs
Overall fuel consumption:
30mpg

Transmission
71/4in dry plate clutch
4-speed manual,
Syncromesh on 2nd,
3rd & 4th
Overall gear ratios: 5.14; 7.88; 20.73 & 26.6 reverse
Rear wheel drive,
rear axle open propeller with Hardy Spicer needle bearings

Construction
Aluminium body on pressed steel frame and box sectioned chassis

Brakes
Hydraulic drum, Front: two leading shoe Rear: single leading shoe

Steering
Worm & peg

Suspension
Front: Coil
Rear: Semi elliptic Leaf

Wheels
4 stud, 16in, pressed steel
5.20 x 16

Dimensions & Weight
Wheelbase: 92.5in
Track front: 48.5in
Track rear: 49.5in
Overall length: 159in
Overall width: 61in
Overall height: 57.5in
Ground clearance: 7.5in
Kerb weight: 18.98cwt
Fuel tank: 8.8gals

Production
1950 -1953
Body by Jensen
Total production 3,200