
The Austin A30 saloon car was introduced in 1951 and featured a newly designed 803cc four cylinder overhead valve engine which later became known as the A series engine. These first models were actually known as the AS3 (and also Austin Seven for a while) and are now very rare. They had a smaller front radiator grill and different instrumentation than the later models which arrived in 1953. It was Austin's first unitary construction car, the styling being something of a scaled down version of the larger "Counties" Austin's. It was finally replaced by the more powerful A35 saloon in 1956. There was also a "Countryman" estate version produced between 1954 and 1956. Pictured right is a post 1953 A30 with the larger grill.
Specifications |
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Model |
A30 |
Years Produced |
1951-1956 |
Body Type |
2 and 4 door saloon, all steel unitary construction |
Length |
11ft 4in |
Width |
4ft 7in |
Weight |
1575lb |
Engine |
BMC A series 803cc 4 cylinder inline |
Power |
28 bhp @ 4800 rpm |
Torque |
40lb ft @ 2000 rpm |
Gearbox |
4 speed manual with synchro on 2nd, 3rd and top |
Driven Wheels |
Rear |
Brakes |
Drums front & rear, hydro mechanical operation |
Front Suspension |
Independent, Coil spring |
Rear Suspension |
Leaf Spring, live axle |
Performance |
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Model |
A30 |
Top Speed |
63 mph |
0-60 mph |
39.0 seconds |
Fuel Consumption |
39 mpg approx |
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