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Austin A 40

Built: 1955-1962 · Series: Other models

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The A 40 comes from Austin. Production: 1955-1962. The engine delivers 30 kW, has 6 cylinders, with a displacement of 950 cm³. The machine is 3,660 mm long and 2,200 mm wide. The unladen weight is 2,960 kg. The wheelbase measures 3,500 mm. The gross vehicle weight is 3,100 kg. The machine runs on 4 wheels. The gearbox offers 4 gears. Rated output across the Austin range ranges from 26 to 85 kW; the A 40 sits at the bottom of that range with 30 kW. Its immediate neighbours are the Van 7/2140-61 below it with 27 kW and the J4-PAL-M10-P1CKUP/2180-62 above it with 31 kW. 93 Austin models across 8 series are on record. The model is listed under Vans. 13 verified figures from 2 sources are on file.

Technical data

Engine

Power30 kWcorrect
Cylinders6correct
Displacement950 cm³correct

Dimensions and weights

Length3,660 mmcorrect
Width2,200 mmcorrect
Wheelbase3,500 mmcorrect
Unladen weight2,960 kgcorrect
Gross vehicle weight3,100 kgcorrect

Drivetrain and chassis

Gears4correct
Wheels4correct

Where this model stands

Power-to-weight ratio: 10.1 kW/t (30 kW / 3 t)

Stronger than 1% of the vans in the register — out of 7,781 models with a stated power figure.

Calculated from the documented figures above — not a rating.

Frequently asked questions

How much power does the Austin A 40 have?

The Austin A 40 delivers 30 kW.

How much does the Austin A 40 weigh?

The unladen weight is 2,960 kg.

What is the gross vehicle weight of the Austin A 40?

3,100 kg.

What engine does the Austin A 40 have?

6 cylinders, 950 cm³ displacement.

What are the dimensions of the Austin A 40?

3,660 mm × 2,200 mm.

When was the Austin A 40 built?

Production years: 1955-1962.

What to check before buying

  • Check the hour meter against the service records — a replaced instrument is the most common gap.
  • Compare the data plate and chassis number with the papers.
  • Check the weights in the papers against the figures here — attachments change them.
  • Ask about parts availability for this build year — the running costs hang on it.

A general list for this type of machine — no substitute for an inspection or an appraiser.

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This page carries 13 individual figures for this model. They come from 2 recorded sources; every figure can be traced there. What we cannot document is not here — we leave gaps open rather than estimate them.

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Sources: [1] [2]

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