Austin 2200
Overview
| Produced: |
1972-1976, 20865 produced. (including Morris version) |
|---|---|
| Types: |
Saloon,4 doors,5 seats |
During the late 60's / early 70's British Motor Holdings (formerly BMC) became British Leyland and so Austin cars lived under yet another parent company banner. During this unsettling period BL made some surprising model changes to their growing range, one such model appeared in 1972, the Austin/Morris 2200.
The new 2200 was basically a development of the 1800 cars featuring a six cylinder version of the new Maxi engine. The 2200's layout remained the same as the 1800 version, including hydralastic suspension and a transverse, front wheel drive engine.
Although the 1800/2200 models were beginning to date, the 2200 still offered good performance and remained in production until the "wedge" 18-22 cars arrived in 1975.
Engines
| Capacity | Config | Model | Bore/Stroke | CR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2227cc | S6 OHC | BMC E6-Series | 76.2mm x 81.28mm | 9 |
Drivetrain and Suspension
| Drivetrain | Steering | Front Suspension | Rear Suspension |
|---|---|---|---|
Performance
| Top Speed | 0-60 | SQM | MPG | Engine Pwr | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 104 mph | 13.1 s | 18.7 s | 110 bhp 5200 |
Auction Sales History
| Lot Num |
Description | Auctioneer | Date | Hammer Price | Hammer Price (inc premium) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 | Austin Princess 2200 HL Limousine | BCA | 7 Oct 2008 | Not sold | |
Magazine Articles
| Title | Pages | Options | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Article |
Classic & Sports Car April 2002 pg 178 |
178 |
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| Publication | Classic & Sports Car April 2002 | |||
| My Classic and I - Mike Worthington-Williams - Austin 20/4 Saloon. | ||||
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