Austin: A50 Cambridge
Note: This is a sub-section of Austin
Produced from 1954 to 1957. Almost 115,000 made.
Introduced in September 1954, with a body identical to that of the A40 Cambridge, was the A50 Cambridge which used a new 1,489 cc B-Series four-cylinder engine with single Zenith carburettor which produced 50 hp.
The de luxe version had a heater, leather seat facings, carpets replacing the standard rubber matting, armrests on the doors, twin-tone horns, a passenger sun vizor, and some extra chrome including overriders.
Technical advances in the A50 Cambridge included an optional Borg-Warner overdrive unit for the top three (of four) gears. A semi-automatic transmission (branded "manumatic" and providing pedal-free clutch operation) was also offered, though it was not popular with buyers.
A number of modifications were introduced in October 1956 including smaller 13 in wheels and increased compression ratio (8.3:1).
A de luxe version tested by The Motor magazine in 1955 had a top speed of 73.6 mph (118.4 km/h) and could accelerate from 0-60 mph in 28.8 seconds. A fuel consumption of 28.0 miles per imperial gallon was recorded. The test car cost £720 including taxes.
A radio and a clock were optional extras.
See Also
Sources of Information
- [1] Wikipedia