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Austin A90 Atlantic

General information

ModelAustin A90 Atlantic
Year1949
CategoryLarge/luxury cars
Rating62.3 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size2660 ccm (162.31 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline
Seats4
DriveRear wheels
TransmissionManual, 4-speed

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, longitudinal
Displacement2660 ccm (162.31 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 4 cylinder
Max power88.00 PS (65 kW or 87 HP) at 4000 Rev. per min.
Max torque190.00 Nm (19.4 kgf-m or 140.1 ft.lbs) at 2500 Rev. per min.
Compression7.5:1
Bore x stroke87.4 x 111.1 mm (3.4 x 4.4 inches)
Fuel systemCarburetor
Valves per cylinder2
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxManual, 4-speed

Speed and acceleration

0-50 miles14.9 seconds
0-60 miles22.2 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.0648 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Max no. of doors3
Passenger space4570 litres (1,207 gallons)
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient0.4

Steering, brakes and tires

Front brakesDrums
Rear brakesDrums

Dimensions and weight

Weight1359 kg (2,996.1 pounds)
Overall length4520 mm (178.0 inches)
Overall width1780 mm (70.1 inches)
Overall height1530 mm (60.2 inches)
Wheelbase2440 mm (96.1 inches)
Fuel capacity34.0 litres (8.98 gallons)
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