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Austin Maxi 1500 Cablechange
General information | |
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| Model | Austin Maxi 1500 Cablechange |
| Year | 1969 |
| Category | Midsize family cars |
| Rating | 49.3 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars |
Main features, safety and ecconomy | |
| Engine size | 1496 ccm (91.29 cubic inches) |
| Fuel type | Gasoline |
| Fuel highway driving | 6.9 litres/100 km (34.04 miles per gallon) |
| Seats | 5 |
| Drive | Front wheels |
| Transmission | Manual, 5-speed |
| Safety features | Child proof rear door locks 3 point interia seatbelts front |
Engine and transmission | |
| Engine location | Front, transverse |
| Displacement | 1496 ccm (91.29 cubic inches) |
| Engine type | Inline, 4 cylinder |
| Fuel system | Carburetor |
| Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Fuel control | Overhead cam (OHC) |
| Lubrication system | Wet sump |
| Cooling system | Liquid |
| Gearbox | Manual, 5-speed |
| Clutch | Multiplate |
| Ignition | Mechanical |
| Exhaust system | Mild steel single box |
| Special features | Iron block alloy head BLMC E series |
Speed and acceleration | |
| Top speed | 148.1 km/h (92.0 mph) |
| 0-60 miles | 9.8 seconds |
Exterior and interior | |
| Chassis type | Hatchback |
| Chassis material | Steel mono seperate front subframe |
| Max no. of doors | 5 |
| Leg room front | 1150 mm (45.3 inches) |
| Passenger space | 980 litres (259 gallons) |
| Cargo space | 283 litres (75 gallons) |
| Optional cargo space | 1260 litres (333 gallons) |
| Aerodynamic dragcoefisient | 1.0 |
Steering, brakes and tires | |
| Turn circle | 10 m (405.5 inches) |
| Front wheels | 4 stud steel 13 inch 1.6mm toe in |
| Rear wheels | 4 stud steel 13 inch 1.6- 3.8 mm toe in |
| Front suspension | Horizontal mounted Hydrolastic displacer |
| Rear suspension | Cenrally Mounted Hydrolastic Displacer with torsional trim bar |
Dimensions and weight | |
| Weight | 987 kg (2,176.0 pounds) |
| Max weight with load | 999 kg (2,202.4 pounds) |
| Front percentage of weight | 68.0 |
| Towing weight | 863 kg (1,902.6 pounds) |
| Overall length | 4030 mm (158.7 inches) |
| Overall width | 1640 mm (64.6 inches) |
| Overall height | 1410 mm (55.5 inches) |
| Ground clearance | 150 mm (5.9 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 2650 mm (104.3 inches) |
| Fuel capacity | 41.0 litres (10.83 gallons) |
Other specifications | |
| Service interval | 9,656 km |
