THE AUSTIN A40 "DEVON" SALOON

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THE AUSTIN A40 ” DEVON ” SALOON

Engine: Four cylinders, 65.48 by 89 mm. (1,200 c.c.) ; R.A.C. h.p. 10.6; 40 b.h.p. at 4,800 r.p.m.

Gear ratios : 1st, 21.87 to 1 ; 2nd, 13.2 to 1; 3rd, 8.83 to 1; top, 5.43 to 1.

Tyres : 5.25 by 16 Dunlop, on disc wheels (5.00 by 16 for home market).

Weight : 20 cwt., dry.

Steering ratio : 21 turns lock-to-lock.

Fuel capacity : 8i gallons (range approx. 290 miles).

Wheelbase : 7 ft. 81 in. Track : 4 ft. 11 in.

Overall dimensions : 12 ft. 9 in. by 5 ft. 1 in. by 5 ft. 21 in.

Makers : The Austin Motor Co., Ltd., Longbridge, Birmingham.