Austin de Luxe

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Austin de Luxe
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1975 Austin de Luxe
Overview
Manufacturer Authi (British Leyland)
Production19741975
AssemblySpain: Pamplona
Designer Pininfarina /Alec Issigonis
Body and chassis
Class Mid-size
Body style 4-door saloon
Layout Front-engine, front-wheel-drive
Related BMC ADO16
Powertrain
Engine 55 hp (41 kW) 998 cc BMC A-Series

The Austin de Luxe is a family car that was produced by Authi at its Pamplona plant between 1974 and 1975. [1] [2]

The car was styled by Pininfarina, based on the chassis and various other components of the Austin/Morris 1100. It was powered by a 55 hp (41 kW) 998 cc BMC A-Series engine identical to the 998 Mini Cooper with the exception of having only one SU carburetor.

References

  1. Adams, Keith (2 October 2011). "Austin de Luxe". AROnline. Retrieved 20 May 2022.
  2. "Detailed specs review of 1974 Authi Austin De Luxe offered since February 1974 for Europe Spain". automobile-catalog.com. Retrieved 20 May 2022.