
Around and about, May 1988
Maserati returns to British racing Two Maseratis are to be entered in this year’s British Touring Car Championship and selected international events. Sponsored by Campari, in a deal which is…
THE AUSTIN A6o COUNTRYMAN ESTATE CAR
Engine : Four cylinders, 76.2 < 88.9 mm. (1,622 c.c.).
Push-rod-operated overhead valves. 8.3-to-I compression-ratio. 61 b.h.p. (gross) at 4,500 r.p.m.
Gear ratios: 1st, 16.55 to I; 2nd, 10.08 LO 1; 3rd, 6.25 to i ; top, 4.55 to r. Tyres : 5.90 14 Dunlop, on bolt-on steel disc wheels. Weight : I ton 3 cwt. qtr. (without occupants but ready
for the road, with just under 3 gallons of petrol). Steering ratio : 2. turns, lock-to-lock.
Fuel capacity : to gallons (Estimated range : 290 miles.) Wheelbase 8 ft. 41 in.
Track : Front, 4 ft. 2:; in.; rear, 4 ft. 3 in.
Dimensions : 14 ft. 9:i in. .< 5 ft. 3 in. -< 5 ft. o in. (high). Price : £670 (4;978 6s. 5d. inclusive of purchase tax). Radio extra.
Makers : The Austin Motor company Ltd., Longbridge, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England.