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Maxi
1979 Austin Maxi
United Kingdom
Gasoline
2WD
Hatchback
Updated Aug 28, 2026
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Specifications
Vehicle Details
Powertrain
Dimensions
Engine & Performance
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Interior
Other
Vehicle Details
Year
1979
Make
Austin
Model
Maxi
Body Style
Hatchback
Generation
1st Generation
Doors
5
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
2WD
Transmission
Automatic
Manual, 4
5-speed
Powertrain
Engine Name
1.7
Engine Configuration
Inline
Power (hp)
73 hp
Power (kW)
54 kW
Torque
132 Nm (97 lb-ft)
Displacement
1,746 cc
Dimensions
Length
4,013 mm
(158.0 in)
Width
1,626 mm
(64.0 in)
Height
1,405 mm
(55.3 in)
Wheelbase
2,644 mm
(104.1 in)
Curb weight
984 kg
(2,169 lb)
Engine & Performance
Engine
Engine Specification
Rev. at Max Power
4,900 rpm
Rev. at Max Torque
2,600 rpm
Engine Configuration
Compression Ratio
8.75 :1
Engine Configuration
Inline
Transmission & Drivetrain
Transmission
Automatic
Manual, 4
5-speed
Fuel
General
Tank Volume
48 litres
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Track, Front
1,367 mm
(53.8 in)
Track, Rear
1,351 mm
(53.2 in)
Weight
Max Roof Load
60 kg
(132 lb)
Exterior
Chassis & Body
Chassis
Chassis
Hatchback
Equipment
Other Equipment
Normal Roof
Yes
Interior
Equipment
Instrument Cluster
Odometer Limit
100,000 km/miles
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
Maxi
Model
1 variant
€67,000
MSRP · EUR
8.9
Body
Hatchback
Variant
Maxi Standard
1969–1981
Generation
1st Generation
Year
1979
Powertrain
1.7
Horsepower
73 hp
Drivetrain
2WD
Fuel
Transmission
Automatic | Manual, 4 | 5-speed
Gasoline
Hatchback
2WD
Gasoline
