Austin Maxi
The Austin Maxi is a medium-sized, 5-door hatchback family car that was produced by Austin and later British Leyland between 1969 and 1981. It was the first British car to feature a hatchback body style.
| Austin Maxi | |
|---|---|
1980 BL Maxi MkII 1750 HLS | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Austin (British Leyland) |
| Also called |
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| Production | 1969–1981 |
| Assembly | Cowley, Oxford, England IMV, Novo Mesto, Yugoslavia AMI, Petone New Zealand |
| Designer | Sir Alec Issigonis |
| Body and chassis | |
| Body style | 5-door hatchback |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | E-Series 1,485 cc (90.6 cu in), 74 bhp and 1,748 cc (106.7 cu in), 84 or 95 bhp |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual all-synchromesh 4-speed automatic optional from 1974 |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 104.75 in (2,661 mm) |
| Length | 159 in (4,039 mm) |
| Width | 64 in (1,626 mm) |
| Height | 54.5 in (1,384 mm) |
| Kerb weight | 2,156 lb (978 kg) |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Austin A60 Cambridge |
| Successor | Austin Maestro |
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