Production 1912 – 1916 | ||
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Engine 5,883 cc (359.0 cu in) I46,077 cc (370.8 cu in) I4 Transmission clutch, 4-speed gearbox, propeller shaft within a torque tube, brake drum behind first universal joint Wheelbase 129 in (3,276.6 mm) or138 in (3,505.2 mm)track 55 in (1,397.0 mm) |
The Austin 30-hp is a large luxury car that was announced by British car manufacturer Austin at the Paris Salon de l'Automobile in December 1912 where its chassis only was displayed. Austin's other exhibits were two other bare chassis, 10-hp and 20-hp respectively and a 40-hp Defiance tourer.
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The new Austin 30 would go on to replace Austin's successful but aging 18-24 for 1914. It provided the basis for Austin's wartime armoured car.
1913 model
The 30 hp incorporated several technical innovations including:
Revision for 1914
The Olympia Motor Show in November 1913 revealed the 30-hp would replace the 6-year-old 18-24 in Austin's catalogue.
The engine's stroke was lengthened (it was now 111 mm x 157 mm) which did not affect its tax rating but increased its cubic capacity to 6.077-litres.
Revised equipment includes a new suspension of the gearbox and the addition of a torque rod to the differential casing.
Austin Armoured Car
The Austin 30 hp chassis formed the basis for the first Austin Armoured Car, used in World War I mainly by Russia.