Austin 14
Austin 14 — saloon ''goodwood''cabriolet ''goodwood'', 1711 cc straight-six. Explore engine specifications, fuel economy, dimensions, tire sizes, seating, maintenance and tire-pressure guidance.
About the Austin 14
Austin 14 is a saloon ''Goodwood''cabriolet ''Goodwood'' in the hatchback class. The available vehicle data lists 1711 cc straight-six as an engine configuration, paired with spring-loaded dry clutch with a single clutch-plate carries the two friction rings, 4-speed centrally controlled gearbox with synchromesh on 2nd, 3rd and 4th speeds, linked by an open needle-roller-bearing propeller shaft to a spiral bevel driven three-quarter floating rear axle.. Public source material describes the model in the context of its design, market positioning and vehicle history.
This Austin 14 guide focuses on the details drivers commonly want to know, including engine information for 1711 cc straight-six and spring-loaded dry clutch with a single clutch-plate carries the two friction rings, 4-speed centrally controlled gearbox with synchromesh on 2nd, 3rd and 4th speeds, linked by an open needle-roller-bearing propeller shaft to a spiral bevel driven three-quarter floating rear axle. transmission information. Exact specifications should be matched to the relevant model year and market.
Austin 14 specifications at a glance
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| Make | Austin |
|---|---|
| Model | 14 |
| Model years | Not specified |
| Body style | saloon ''Goodwood''cabriolet ''Goodwood'' |
| Vehicle class | hatchback |
| Manufacturer | Austin |
| Production | 1936–1939 |
| Market / country | NL, NZ |
Engine, transmission and performance
Engine information for the Austin 14 includes 1711 cc straight-six.. Published power figures include 38.7 bhp @3,800 rpmTax horsepower 15.96.. Transmission information includes spring-loaded dry clutch with a single clutch-plate carries the two friction rings, 4-speed centrally controlled gearbox with synchromesh on 2nd, 3rd and 4th speeds, linked by an open needle-roller-bearing propeller shaft to a spiral bevel driven three-quarter floating rear axle.
| Engine | 1711 cc straight-six |
|---|---|
| Fuel type | petrol |
| Transmission | spring-loaded dry clutch with a single clutch-plate carries the two friction rings, 4-speed centrally controlled gearbox with synchromesh on 2nd, 3rd and 4th speeds, linked by an open needle-roller-bearing propeller shaft to a spiral bevel driven three-quarter floating rear axle. |
| Power | 38.7 bhp @3,800 rpmTax horsepower 15.96 |
Dimensions, weight and practicality
Dimensions and capacity figures are presented as published source data when available.
| Wheelbase | 111.75 in (2,838 mm)'''Track''' F 50 in (1,270 mm)R 53 in (1,346 mm) |
|---|---|
| Kerb / curb weight | Saloon 22+1/2 long cwt lb kg |
Austin 14 performance and economy
| Power | 38.7 bhp @3,800 rpmTax horsepower 15.96 |
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Austin 14 other specifications
| Name | Austin Fourteen 1711 cc |
|---|---|
| Image | Vintage car, Birkenhead 7.JPG |
| Caption | Fourteen ''Goodwood'' six-light saloon |
| Aka | Austin Light Twelve-Six |
| Sp | uk |
| Configuration | Straight 6-cylinder |
| Displacement | 1711 cc |
| Bore | 65.5 mm (2.6 in) |
| Stroke | 84.63 mm (3.3 in) |
| Block | cast iron, alloy crankcase. The crankshaft runs in four main bearings, a vibration damper is fitted at its front end |
| Head | detachable, aluminium alloy pistons are aluminium |
| Valvetrain | side valves |
| Fuelsystem | downdraught carburettor supplied by a petrol pump, ignition by dynamo combined as a unit with the fan above the cylinder head |
| Fueltype | petrol |
| Coolingsystem | radiator, fan, thermostatically controlled cooling water is circulated naturally |
Recommended tire pressure for Austin 14
Check the vehicle placard or owner’s manual for the manufacturer’s cold inflation pressure. CarCareTool estimates are clearly labelled when an exact verified value is unavailable.
| Load condition | Front | Rear | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal | 32 PSI | 30 PSI | Estimate |
| Fully loaded | 34 PSI | 33 PSI | Estimate |
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