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Minx
1955 Hillman Minx Californian
United Kingdom
Gasoline
2WD
Coupe
Updated Aug 23, 2026
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Specifications
Vehicle Details
Powertrain
Dimensions
Engine & Performance
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Interior
Other
Vehicle Details
Year
1955
Make
Hillman
Model
Minx
Variant
Californian
Body Style
Coupe
Generation
Mark VIII
Doors
2
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
2WD
Transmission
Manual, 4-speed
Powertrain
Engine Name
1.4 Manual
Engine Configuration
Inline
Power (hp)
43 hp
Power (kW)
32 kW
Torque
90 Nm (66 lb-ft)
Top speed
113 km/h
(70 mph)
Displacement
1,390 cc
Dimensions
Length
4,051 mm
(159.5 in)
Width
1,613 mm
(63.5 in)
Height
1,486 mm
(58.5 in)
Wheelbase
2,362 mm
(93.0 in)
Curb weight
1,029 kg
(2,269 lb)
Engine & Performance
Engine
Engine Configuration
Bore
76.2 mm
(3.0 in)
Stroke
76.2 mm
(3.0 in)
Compression Ratio
7 :1
Engine Configuration
Inline
Transmission & Drivetrain
Transmission
Manual, 4-speed
Fuel
General
Tank Volume
33 litres
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Track, Front
1,235 mm
(48.6 in)
Track, Rear
1,232 mm
(48.5 in)
Turning Circle
10 m
Ground Clearance
178 mm
(7.0 in)
Weight
Exterior
Chassis & Body
Chassis
Chassis
Coupé
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
Gross Weight
1,302 kg
(2,870 lb)
Cargo Capacity
273 kg
(602 lb)
Hillman
69 vehicles
Minx
Model
4 variants
€67,000
MSRP · EUR
8.9
Body
Coupe
Variant
Minx Californian
1952–1956
Minx Californian Coupe Generations
3 of 3
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Mark VIII
1954–1956
Year
1955
Powertrain
1.4 Manual
Horsepower
43 hp
Drivetrain
2WD
Fuel
Transmission
Manual, 4-speed
Gasoline
Coupe
2WD
Manual, 4-speed
Gasoline
