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Austin Allegro 1.7

General information

ModelAustin Allegro 1.7
Year1973
CategorySmall city/economy cars
Rating56.5 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size1748 ccm (106.66 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline
Seats5
DriveFront wheels
Transmission4-speed automatic or 5-speed manual

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, transverse
Displacement1748 ccm (106.66 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 4 cylinder
Max power72.00 PS (53 kW or 71 HP) at 5500 Rev. per min.
Max torque132.00 Nm (13.5 kgf-m or 97.4 ft.lbs) at 2300 Rev. per min.
Bore x stroke76.2 x 95.8 mm (3.0 x 3.8 inches)
Fuel systemCarburetor
Gearbox4-speed automatic or 5-speed manual

Speed and acceleration

Power/weight ratio0.0809 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Max no. of doors2
Passenger space3930 litres (1,038 gallons)

Steering, brakes and tires

Front brakesDisks
Rear brakesDrums

Dimensions and weight

Weight890 kg (1,962.1 pounds)
Overall length3200 mm (126.0 inches)
Overall width1620 mm (63.8 inches)
Overall height1400 mm (55.1 inches)
Ground clearance170 mm (6.7 inches)
Wheelbase2450 mm (96.5 inches)
Fuel capacity47.0 litres (12.42 gallons)

Other specifications

Country of originUK
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