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1940 Austin 8
United Kingdom
Gasoline
2WD
Convertible
Updated Aug 23, 2026
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Specifications
Vehicle Details
Powertrain
Engine & Performance
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Vehicle Details
Year
1940
Make
Austin
Model
8
Body Style
Convertible
Generation
1st Generation
Doors
2
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
2WD
Transmission
Manual, 4-speed
Powertrain
Engine Name
0.9 Manual
Power (hp)
27 hp
Power (kW)
20 kW
Torque
50 Nm (37 lb-ft)
Displacement
901 cc
Engine & Performance
Engine
Engine Specification
Rev. at Max Power
3,800 rpm
Rev. at Max Torque
2,200 rpm
Transmission & Drivetrain
Transmission
Manual, 4-speed
Exterior
Chassis & Body
Chassis
Chassis
Cabriolet
Other
Car Classification
American Classification
Subcompact Car/Economy Car
British Classification
Supermini
Australian Classification
Light Car
European Segment
B-Segment
Car.info Classification
Small Family Car
Austin
127 vehicles
8
Model
2 variants
€67,000
MSRP · EUR
8.9
Body
Convertible
Variant
8 Standard
1939–1947
Generation
1st Generation
Year
1940
Powertrain
0.9 Manual
Horsepower
27 hp
Drivetrain
2WD
Fuel
Transmission
Manual, 4-speed
Gasoline
Convertible
2WD
Manual, 4-speed
Gasoline
