Austin A90 Atlantic

Overview

Produced: 1948-1952, 7981 produced.
Types: Saloon, 2 doors, 4 seats
Convertible, 2 doors, 4 seats

Launched in 1948 the A90 Atlantic was a misguided attempt by Austin to offer a car designed to appeal to American tastes, America being a highly important export market. Unfortunately for Austin the car was never accepted and found few takers on the other side of the Atlantic, America wanted British cars to look British, not American!

The Atlantic was initially only available as a Convertible complete with an optional power operated hood mechanism, from 1949 it was also available as a Hardtop Saloon, an unusual feature being a wind down rear window. Both cars had strange American influenced styling cues including five chrome strips running down the bonnet, a built in centre spot lamp, a "flying A" mascot on each front wing and rear wheel spats.

Production ended in 1952 after just under 8,000 Atlantic's had been sold, despite many attempts by the Austin marketing department including record attempts and European Rally entries. The A90 was not directly replaced but its 2660cc, 4 cylinder engine lived on in the Austin Healey 100.

Engines

Capacity Config Model Bore/Stroke CR
2660cc S4 OHV   87mm x 111mm  

Transmission

Type Gears Comment
Manual 4  

Drivetrain and Suspension

Drivetrain F/R
Steering Worm
Suspension Front Independent/Coil Springs
Rear Beam axle/Semi-elliptic leaf springs

Performance

Top Speed 0-60 SQM MPG Engine Pwr Comment
92mph 18.4s 20.9s 21mpg 88bhp @4000  

Brakes

Front Rear Comment
Drum Drum  

Dimensions

Wheelbase Track Length Width Weight
(CWT)
Turning Circle
Front Rear
             

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£2500 £6000 £11000 26-Oct-06
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