Austin A40 Sports
The Austin A40 Sports debuted at the 1949 London Motor Show at Earls Court as a four-passenger, aluminium-bodied convertible variant of the Austin A40 – carrying an Austin of England nameplate, bearing Austin's Flying A hood ornament, and designed and manufactured in conjunction with Jensen Motors.
| Austin A40 Sports | |
|---|---|
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Austin (BMC) |
| Production | 1950–1953 |
| Designer | Eric Neale |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | sports car |
| Body style | 2-door convertible |
| Related | Austin A40 |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 1.2 L I4 |
| Transmission | 4-speed manual |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 92.5 in (2,350 mm) |
| Length | 159 in (4,039 mm) |
| Width | 61 in (1,549 mm) |
| Height | 57.5 in (1,460 mm) |
| Curb weight | 19 long cwt (2,128.0 lb; 965.2 kg) |
Production of the A40 Sports, which was intended as a sporty touring car rather than a true sports car, began in November 1950 for model year 1951. By the time production ended in 1953, just over 4,000 had been manufactured.
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