Austin A35 5cwt Pick-up (AK5) 1956-57 specifications

Engine
4 Cylinders in line
Bore: 62.9mm,
Stroke: 76.2mm
Displacement: 948cc
Valvegear: o.h.v push rods & rockers
Compression ratio: 7.2 : 1
Carburettors: single Zenith
Type 26 VME
Power output: 32bhp at 4,600rpm
Lubrication: Full pressure,
wet sump

Performance
Maximum speed: 74 mph
Acceleration: 0-60 mph 21 secs

Transmission
Clutch: Borg and Beck 61/4in
single dry plate
Gearbox: 4 speed with direct drive
in top, synchromesh on 3 upper ratios
Propeller Shaft: tubular, needle roller bearing universal joints

Chassis
Construction: unitary all steel body
Brakes: Lockheed hydraulic,
7in drums all round

Steering
Cam & peg, 2.3 turns lock to lock
Steering wheel: 2 spoke, 17in

Suspension
Front: Independent, coil springs with wishbones, and lever arm hydraulic shock absorbers
Rear: Live axle with semi-elliptic, leaf springs and lever arm shock absorbers

Wheels & Tyres
Pressed steel disc,
5.60 x 13in crossply

Dimensions & Weight
Wheelbase: 6ft 7in
Track - front: 3ft 9in
Track - rear: 3ft 8in
Overall length: 11ft 8in
Overall width: 4ft 7in
Overall height: 4ft 10in
Ground clearance: 7in
Turning circle: 33ft
Tank capacity: 53/4 gallons
Overall fuel consumption: 40mpg

Production
A35 Pick-up 1956-57: 475
A35 Saloon total 1956-59: 129,245
A35 Van & Countryman
1956-68: 151,000