Austin Seven Swallow 1926-29 specifications

Engine
2 bearing, 4 in-line, side valve,
Bore: 56mm
Stroke: 76.2mm
Displacement: 747cc
Compression ratio: approx 5.5/1
Carburettor: single Zenith 30VE1
Power output: 10.5bhp at 2,500rpm

Performance
Maximum speed: 51mph
Acceleration: 0-50mph 24 secs
Fuel consumption: 38mpg

Construction
Steel body bolted to steel
A-form frame chassis

Transmission
Clutch: single dry plate
Gearbox: non-syncro,
3 speed manual

Steering
Worm & wheel,
11/4 turns lock to lock

Brakes
Cable operated drums all round

Suspension
Front: Beam axle with
tranverse half eliptic leaf spring
Rear: Quarter eliptic leaf springs
Austin made friction dampers

Wheels & Tyres
19” bolt-on wire, 3.50 x 19in crossply

Dimensions & Weight
Wheelbase: 6ft 3in
Track F & B: 3ft 4in
Overall length: 10ft 0in
Overall width: 4ft 2in
Turning circle: 33ft
Unladen weight: 8cwt
Tank capacity: 4 gallons

Production
1928-33 Austin Seven Swallow: 800 approx.

Price in 1929
Cape hood only: £170 10s
Coupé Saloon head only:
£180 10s
Cape Hood & interchangeable Coupé Saloon Head: £185 10s

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