These are standard specifications for the 1968 Austin America, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
4 Manual All synchromesh , 4 Automatic Bevel gears, torque convertor and manual over-ride.
Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Body / Chassis : | Unibody |
| Production Years for Series : | 1968 - 1972 |
| Price : | $1,815 |
Performance
| 0-60 mph : | 18 seconds. |
Engine & Transmission
| Inline 4 | Transverse mounted. . | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 1275 cc | 77.8 cu in. | 1.3 L. |
| Power : | 58 HP (42.688 KW) @ 5250 RPM |
| Torque : | 69 Ft-Lbs (94 NM) @ 3000 RPM |
| Bore : | 2.8 in | 71 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.2 in | 81 mm. |
| Compression : | 8.8:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 3 |
| Construction : | Cast-iron block and head |
| 1 SU carburetor | |
4 Manual All synchromesh , 4 Automatic Bevel gears, torque convertor and manual over-ride.
Production Figures
| America Production (1968-1972) : | 59,500 |
| : | Approximately. All built at Morris factory at Cowley |
| 1968 Austin America | |
Handling
1968 Averages
| Avg. Car Cost : | $2,822 |
| Avg. Household Income : | $7,850 |
| Avg. Home : | $14,950 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.34 |
1968 Austin America FAQs (show)
Popular frequently asked questions include:
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1968 Austin America?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1968 Austin America? A: The 1968 Austin America has a wheelbase size of 93.50 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1968 Austin America? A: The 1968 Austin America has a length of 146.80 inches.Q: What is the width of the 1968 Austin America? A: The 1968 Austin America has a width of 60.40 inches.Q: How much did the 1968 Austin America cost when new?A: The 1968 Austin America had a base price of approximately $1,815 (USD).Q: What is the bodystyle of the 1968 Austin America? A: The 1968 Austin America was a Sedan.Q: How many America were produced? A: Austin produced 59,500 examples of the America from 1968 to 1972.Q: What engine did the 1968 Austin America have? A: The engine powering the 1968 Austin America was a Inline 4 (1275 cc | 77.8 cu in. | 1.3 L.) with 58 HP (42.688 KW) @ 5250 RPM and 69 Ft-Lbs (94 NM) @ 3000 RPM. Q: What transmissions did the 1968 Austin America have? A: The 1968 Austin America had the following gearbox options: 4 speed Manual All synchromesh, 4 speed Automatic Bevel gears, torque convertor and manual over-ride..