Austin 30 hp

Austin 30-hp
Vitesse tourer 1914
Overview
Manufacturer	Austin
Production	1912 – 1916
Assembly	Longbridge, Northfield Birmingham
Powertrain
Engine	5,883 cc (359.0 cu in) I4 6,077 cc (370.8 cu in) I4
Transmission	clutch, 4-speed gearbox, propeller shaft within a torque tube, brake drum behind first universal joint
Dimensions
Wheelbase	129 in (3,276.6 mm) or 138 in (3,505.2 mm) track 55 in (1,397.0 mm)
Length	171 in (4,343.4 mm) or 180 in (4,572.0 mm)
Chronology
Predecessor	Austin 18-24
Successor	Austin 20

Austin 30 hp
Overview
Manufacturer	Austin
Combustion chamber
Displacement	5,883 cc (359 cu in) 6,077 cc (371 cu in)
Cylinder bore	4⅜" 111 mm
Piston stroke	6" 152 mm 6¼" 157 mm
Valvetrain	sidevalves
Combustion
Fuel system	Claudel carburettor
Fuel type	petrol
Oil system	pressure
Cooling system	water
Output
Power output	not reported Tax horsepower 30.56
Chronology
Predecessor	Austin 18-24 5883 cc
Successor	Austin 20 hp 3610 cc

The Austin 30-hp is a large luxury car that was announced by British car manufacturer Austin at the Paris Salon de l'Automobile in December 1912 where its chassis only was displayed. Austin's other exhibits were two other bare chassis, 10-hp and 20-hp respectively and a 40-hp Defiance tourer.

The new Austin 30 would go on to replace Austin's successful but aging 18-24 for 1914. It provided the basis for Austin's wartime armoured car.

The 30 hp incorporated several technical innovations including:

The Olympia Motor Show in November 1913 revealed the 30-hp would replace the 6-year-old 18-24 in Austin's catalogue.

The engine's stroke was lengthened (it was now 111 mm x 157 mm) which did not affect its tax rating but increased its cubic capacity to 6.077-litres.

Revised equipment includes a new suspension of the gearbox and the addition of a torque rod to the differential casing.

The Austin 30 hp chassis formed the basis for the first Austin Armoured Car, used in World War I mainly by Russia.

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