Austin 1300
Overview
| Produced: |
1967-1974, 1119800 produced. ((including 1100)) |
|---|---|
| Types: |
Saloon, 2 doors, 4 seats
Saloon, 4 doors, 4 seats Station Wagon |
Launched alongside the new Austin/Morris1100 MK2, the Austin 1300 MK2 came in 2 door, 4door saloon and Countryman (estate car) versions as on the previous 1100 Mk1 model. Powered by a 1275cc variant of the A-series engine the standard 1300's had improved performance making this small family car even better than before.
In 1971 a revised MK3 version arrived with revised trim and body details, in 1969 a high performance 1300GT version joined the range featuring a twin-carb version of the same engine, this variant gave a top speed of 93mph, quite respectable for such a small saloon.
Production finally finished in 1974 after the launch of the controversial Allegro range. Practical Classics February 2006 - Featuring Buyers Guide Austin BMC 1100 & 1300 (1962-1973). Click Here to view in our shop.
Engines
| Capacity | Config | Model | Bore/Stroke | CR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1275cc | S4 OHV | BMC A-Series | 70.61mm x 81.3mm |
Drivetrain and Suspension
| Drivetrain | F/F | |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | Rack-and-pinion | |
| Suspension | Front | Independent/Hydolastic suspension |
| Rear | Independent/Hydolastic suspension | |
Performance
| Top Speed | 0-60 | SQM | MPG | Engine Pwr | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 91mph | 16.4s | 35mpg |
Body
| Type | Seats | Doors | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saloon | 4 | 2 | |
| Saloon | 4 | 4 | |
| Station Wagon | 0 |
Maintainability
| Mechanics | Bodywork |
|---|---|
| * * * * - | * * * - - |
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Valuation
| Poor | Average | Excellent | Last Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| £150 | £700 | £1400 | 26-Oct-06 |
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Books | |
 AUSTIN 1100 to 1300 1972 Shop manual
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 AUSTIN 1100 to 1300 1972 Parts manual
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