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Austin Allegro ado 67 1.1 (45 Hp)
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Austin Allegro:
The Austin Allegro is a small family car that was manufactured by the Austin-Morris division of British Leyland from 1973 until 1982. The same vehicle was built in Italy by Innocenti between 1974 and 1975 and sold as the Innocenti Regent. The Allegro was designed as a replacement for the Austin 1100 and 1300 models. In total, 642,350 Austin Allegros were produced during its 10-year production life, most of which were sold on the home market, less than a third of 2. 1 million 1100s and 1300s sold in the previous 11 years....(Read more on Wikipedia)
ado 67 Overview:
Austin Allegro (ado 67). A compact car with a rear door that swings upward to provide access to the cargo area. Seating for 0 makes it ideal for daily use.
1.1 (45 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
Another entry-level engine, similar in performance to the 1.0. Best suited for light urban duties where speed is not a priority.
Fuel Economy
Good fuel economy for its size, making it a cheap option to run for local errands. Struggles on longer journeys.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Hydragas suspension offered a smooth ride for its era
- • Spacious interior for its class
- • Simple, robust A-Series engines (in smaller variants)
- • Distinctive, if controversial, styling
Cons:
- • Poor build quality and rust issues were common
- • Uninspiring performance from most engines
- • Controversial styling divided opinion
- • Poor handling and steering feel compared to rivals
Specifications:
| General: | |
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| Brand: | Austin |
| Model: | Allegro |
| Generation: | ado 67 |
| Modification (Engine): | 1.1 (45 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 1973 |
| End of production: | 1981 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Hatchback |
| Engine: | |
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| Power: | 45 Hp |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Performance: | |
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| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
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