| Austin 12 | |
|---|---|
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Austin |
| Also called | Austin Twelve [1] |
| Production | 1939–1947 8,600 made[2] |
| Body and chassis | |
| Body style | 4-door saloon |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 1535 cc 4-cylinder side-valve 40 bhp[3] |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,654 mm (104.5 in) |
| Length | 4,343 mm (171.0 in) |
| Width | 1,702 mm (67.0 in) |
| Curb weight | 1,225 kg (2,701 lb)(approx) |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Austin 12/4 |
| Successor | Austin A70 Hampshire |
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The Austin 12 is a large four-door family saloon that was produced by Austin. It was launched in August 1939 and was produced until replaced in 1947 by the similar-sized but larger-engined Austin A70 Hampshire. For much of this period, however, it was provided only for military and government use.
- ^ Austin brochure 1946 (4 pages UK), www.austin-eight.com Retrieved 3 December 2015
- ^ Cite error: The named reference
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