Austin A40 Devon 1947 - 52 specifications

Engine
4 cylinder in-line,
8 overhead valves
Displacement: 1,200cc
Bore: 65.5mm
Stroke: 89mm
Compression ratio: 7.2 - 1
Valves: 2 per cylinder
Main bearings: 3
Carburettor: Single Zenith
Power output: 40bhp
at 4,300rpm

Performance
Maximum speed: 65mph
Acceleration: 0-50mph 24.5sec
0-60mph: 31sec
Overall fuel consumption:
35mpg

Transmission
4-speed manual,
Syncromesh on 2nd,
3rd & 4th
Rear wheel drive

Construction
Pressed steel body on steel chassis

Brakes
Front: hydraulic, drum
Rear: mechanical, drum

Steering
Worm & peg

Suspension
Front: Coil
Rear: Semi elliptic Leaf

Wheels
4 stud, 16in, pressed steel

Dimensions & Weight
Wheelbase: 92.5in
Track front: 48.5in
Track rear: 49.5in
Overall length: 153in
Overall width: 61in
Overall height: 62.5in
Ground clearance: 6.7in
Kerb weight: 2,226 lbs
Fuel tank: 8.7gals

Production
1947 -1952
Devon production: 456,544
Dorset (2 door version 1947-49): 15,939

Austin A40 Devon at the rainy A30 & A35 2007 National Rally,
Bentley Wildfowl & Motor Museum