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A40
1951 Austin A40 Somerset
United Kingdom
Gasoline
2WD
Convertible
Updated Aug 23, 2026
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Specifications
Vehicle Details
Powertrain
Dimensions
Engine & Performance
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Interior
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Vehicle Details
Year
1951
Make
Austin
Model
A40
Variant
Somerset
Body Style
Convertible
Generation
MK I
Doors
2
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
2WD
Transmission
Manual, 4-speed
Powertrain
Engine Name
Somerset Convertible Manual
Engine Configuration
Inline
Power (hp)
43 hp
Power (kW)
32 kW
Torque
79 Nm (58 lb-ft)
Displacement
1,197 cc
Dimensions
Length
4,045 mm
(159.3 in)
Width
1,556 mm
(61.3 in)
Height
1,460 mm
(57.5 in)
Wheelbase
2,350 mm
(92.5 in)
Engine & Performance
Engine
Engine Specification
Rev. at Max Power
4,500 rpm
Rev. at Max Torque
2,400 rpm
Engine Configuration
Compression Ratio
7.2 :1
Engine Configuration
Inline
Transmission & Drivetrain
Transmission
Manual, 4-speed
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Track, Front
1,257 mm
(49.5 in)
Track, Rear
1,257 mm
(49.5 in)
Exterior
Chassis & Body
Chassis
Chassis
Cabriolet
Interior
Trunk
Rear Trunk
Yes
Other
Car Classification
American Classification
Mid-Size Car
British Classification
Large Family Car
Australian Classification
Medium Car
European Segment
D-Segment
Car.info Classification
Large Family Car
Austin
127 vehicles
A40
Model
8 variants
€67,000
MSRP · EUR
8.9
Body
Convertible
Variant
A40 Somerset
1951–1954
Generation
MK I
Year
1951
Powertrain
Somerset Convertible Manual
Horsepower
43 hp
Drivetrain
2WD
Fuel
Transmission
Manual, 4-speed
Gasoline
Convertible
2WD
Manual, 4-speed
Gasoline
