1953 Austin A40 Somerset Saloon
In 1952, Nissan and Austin,
the UK auto manufacturer, agreed on a tie-up and in April of the
following year, knockdown production of the A40 Somerset Saloon was
started.
On April 4, the first vehicle came off the line at the Tsurumi Austin
factory and on May 8, a commemorative launch event was held in the
city, with guests including the Trade and Industry Minister and the UK
Ambassador. From the start of production, domestically produced tires,
batteries and flat glass were used.
Specifications.
• Overall length: 4,050mm
• Overall width: 1,600mm
• Overall height: 1,630mm
• Wheelbase: 2,350mm
• Curb weight: 1,020kg
• Engine: Type 1G (4-cyl. in line, OHV)
• Displacement: 1,197cc
• Max. power: 31kW (42PS)/4,500rpm
• Top speed: 109km/h
• Seating capacity: 4
(source: Nissan)
1953 Austin A40 Somerset Saloon.
Specifications.
• Overall length: 4,050mm
• Overall width: 1,600mm
• Overall height: 1,630mm
• Wheelbase: 2,350mm
• Curb weight: 1,020kg
• Engine: Type 1G (4-cyl. in line, OHV)
• Displacement: 1,197cc
• Max. power: 31kW (42PS)/4,500rpm
• Top speed: 109km/h
• Seating capacity: 4
(source: Nissan)
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