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Autocar A

Built: 1973-1973 · Series: Other models

Source: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Autocar_A_(1926-1932
The Autocar A is a machine built by Autocar. Production: 1973. The engine delivers 147 kW, has 6 cylinders, with a displacement of 6,974 cm³. The machine is 5,820 mm long and 2,450 mm wide. The unladen weight is 5,100 kg. The gross vehicle weight is 14,000 kg. Rated output across the Autocar range ranges from 112 to 147 kW; the A sits at the top of that range with 147 kW. Its immediate neighbours are the U8144T 5- to 6-ton 4×4 truck below it with 131 kW. 45 Autocar models across 24 series are on record. The model is listed under Trucks over 7.5 t. 8 verified figures from 1 source are on file.

Technical data

Engine

Power147 kWcorrect
Cylinders6correct
Displacement6,974 cm³correct

Dimensions and weights

Length5,820 mmcorrect
Width2,450 mmcorrect
Unladen weight5,100 kgcorrect
Gross vehicle weight14,000 kgcorrect

Where this model stands

Power-to-weight ratio: 28.8 kW/t (147 kW / 5.1 t)

Stronger than 21% of the trucks over 7.5 t in the register — out of 27,776 models with a stated power figure.

Calculated from the documented figures above — not a rating.

Frequently asked questions

How much power does the Autocar A have?

The Autocar A delivers 147 kW.

How much does the Autocar A weigh?

The unladen weight is 5,100 kg.

What is the gross vehicle weight of the Autocar A?

14,000 kg.

What engine does the Autocar A have?

6 cylinders, 6,974 cm³ displacement.

What are the dimensions of the Autocar A?

5,820 mm × 2,450 mm.

When was the Autocar A built?

Production years: 1973.

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 8 individual figures for this model. They come from 1 recorded source; every figure can be traced there. What we cannot document is not here — we leave gaps open rather than estimate them.

The technical data on this page comes from official vehicle registration records (RDW/Traficom), not from the manufacturer.

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Sources: [1]

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