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Austin A 99 1959
General information | |
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| Model | Austin A 99 |
| Year | 1959 |
| Category | Large/luxury cars |
| Rating | 57.4 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars |
Main features, safety and ecconomy | |
| Engine size | 2912 ccm (177.69 cubic inches) |
| Seats | 5 |
| Drive | Rear wheels |
| Transmission | Manual, 3-speed |
Engine and transmission | |
| Engine location | Front, longitudinal |
| Displacement | 2912 ccm (177.69 cubic inches) |
| Engine type | Inline, 6 cylinder |
| Max power | 109.50 PS (81 kW or 108 HP) at 4750 Rev. per min. |
| Max torque | 224.00 Nm (22.8 kgf-m or 165.2 ft.lbs) at 2500 Rev. per min. |
| Compression | 8.2:1 |
| Fuel system | Carburetor |
| Cooling system | Liquid |
| Gearbox | Manual, 3-speed |
Speed and acceleration | |
| Top speed | 157.0 km/h (97.6 mph) |
| 0-50 miles | 13.1 seconds |
| Power/weight ratio | 0.0716 PS/kg |
Exterior and interior | |
| Chassis type | Sedan/saloon |
| Max no. of doors | 4 |
| Passenger space | 5730 litres (1,514 gallons) |
Steering, brakes and tires | |
| Turn circle | 12 m (464.6 inches) |
| Front brakes | Disks |
| Rear brakes | Drums |
Dimensions and weight | |
| Weight | 1530 kg (3,373.1 pounds) |
| Overall length | 4780 mm (188.2 inches) |
| Overall width | 1750 mm (68.9 inches) |
| Overall height | 1540 mm (60.6 inches) |
| Ground clearance | 170 mm (6.7 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 2750 mm (108.3 inches) |
| Fuel capacity | 72.0 litres (19.02 gallons) |
