496 Austin A40 Mk.II (1963)
Austin A40 Mk.II (1961-67) Engine 1098 cc S4 OHV Production 172,550
Registration Number 287 XKK
AUSTIN SET
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An update of the the Mark 1 1958-61 Farina design. The Mark II had a 4 inch longer wheelbase to increase rear passenger accommodation, the front grille and dashboard were redesigned and mechanically at first retaining the Mark I 948cc engine but with a SU carburettor replaced the formers Zenith carb increasing output to 37 bhp
In 1962 this was replaced with a 1098cc engine of 48bhp and an improved gearbox. For 1964 came a new fascia with imitation would veneer and the brakes became fully hydraulic replacing replacing a semi-cable system. The larger engined car is sometimes referred to as a Mark III
A 1962 Motor magazine road test gave a top speed of 75.2 mph and 0-50 mph in 17.4 seconds. with a fuel economy of 36.5 mpg Cost £693 including £ 218 taxes.
Shot 13:04:2013 at The Pride of Longbridge Rally, Cofton Park, Birmingham REF 90b-496
496 Austin A40 Mk.II (1963)
Austin A40 Mk.II (1961-67) Engine 1098 cc S4 OHV Production 172,550
Registration Number 287 XKK
AUSTIN SET
www.flickr.com/photos/45676495@N05/sets/72157623759808208...
An update of the the Mark 1 1958-61 Farina design. The Mark II had a 4 inch longer wheelbase to increase rear passenger accommodation, the front grille and dashboard were redesigned and mechanically at first retaining the Mark I 948cc engine but with a SU carburettor replaced the formers Zenith carb increasing output to 37 bhp
In 1962 this was replaced with a 1098cc engine of 48bhp and an improved gearbox. For 1964 came a new fascia with imitation would veneer and the brakes became fully hydraulic replacing replacing a semi-cable system. The larger engined car is sometimes referred to as a Mark III
A 1962 Motor magazine road test gave a top speed of 75.2 mph and 0-50 mph in 17.4 seconds. with a fuel economy of 36.5 mpg Cost £693 including £ 218 taxes.
Shot 13:04:2013 at The Pride of Longbridge Rally, Cofton Park, Birmingham REF 90b-496