Austin Maxi - Revision history

Red marquis at 13:05, 22 November 2009

2009-11-22T13:05:26Z

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	\|Image = [[Image:13-austin-~~maxi~~.jpg~~\|300px~~]]		\|Image = [[Image:13-austin-maxismall.jpg]]
	\|Marque = [[Austin]]		\|Marque = [[Austin]]
	\|aka = ''"Upturned Bathtub"''		\|aka = ''"Upturned Bathtub"''

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Design quirks and oddities

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	==Design quirks and oddities==		==Design quirks and oddities==
	The Austin Maxi is one of many Austin cars featured in the book ''The World's Worst Cars''.		The Austin Maxi is one of many Austin cars featured in the book ''The World's Worst Cars'', probably quite unjustifiably- it has long been the fashion to deride 1970's Leyland products regardless of ability. The company produced many excellent designs (eg, Rover sd1,Triumph stag, Dolomite sprint) that were simply let down in execution by poor build quality and the shortfalls caused by internal rivalries.
			The 5 door hatchback design was unique in a British built car at the time, as was the 5 speed gearbox and unusual versatility of the folding seating.

	==Awards==		==Awards==

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Engine and Transmission

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	===Engine and Transmission===		===Engine and Transmission===
	~~Specifications~~, ~~details, graphs, pictures~~ and ~~other information regarding~~ the ~~powertrain is placed~~ in ~~this section~~.		The maxi featured a transversely mounted 4 cylinder overhead canshaft engine in 1500 and 1750 capacities, offering 56 bhp and 72 bhp respectively. some version has twin carburettors which offered up to 92 bhp.
			From launch the maxi offered as standard a 5 speed gearbox, fifth being cited as an "overdrive" top gear for relaxed cruising. maximum speed was actually achieved in fourth.

	===Performance===		===Performance===

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Criticisms

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	==Criticisms==		==Criticisms==
	~~Please make sure~~ to '~~''''keep critiques~~ in a ~~third-person point~~ of ~~view'''''~~. ~~If using criticisms from~~ a ~~reputable automotive source~~, ~~then '''''please make sure~~ to ~~cite~~ the ~~quote'''''~~.		Firstly, the maxi followed the the erroneous thinking of BMC at the time- chiefly "nobody cares what it looks like as long as it works". This resulted in styling that was unusal to say the least and was pleasing to very few eyes. Ford by comparison made cars that looked good.
			Even when current the Maxi was seen as an "unfashionable" choice of car, something that came with pipe and slippers- this was used to comic effect in the 1970's "Dave allen" TV series.
			The E series engine in 1500 and 1750 capacities, although a new design of engine, was quite a breathless unit that offered little power in lower spec models although twin carb HL/HLS models were better in this respect.
			The Maxi also recieved criticism throughout its life for its poor gearchange quality. early models had a cable operated gearshift, these were prone to stretching, and were changed to a rod change shortly after. this helped a little but the gearchange was still prone to baulking and selection was difficult.

	==Generations==		==Generations==

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Unique Attributes

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	If there are [[Hybrid Cars\|hybrid]] versions of this vehicle manufactured, then please elaborate a little bit on it here.		If there are [[Hybrid Cars\|hybrid]] versions of this vehicle manufactured, then please elaborate a little bit on it here.

	==Unique ~~Attributes==~~		Unique attributes
	~~If there are any features~~ of this ~~[[automobile\|vehicle]] that sets~~ it ~~apart from other [[automobile\|vehicles]]~~ in ~~its class~~, ~~then mention those ''unique attributes'' here~~.


			The maxi was unusual in several respects for a 1969 car- its major selling points were that it had a 5 speed gearbox, something that was unheard of at the time in this market sector.
			It featured a hatchback bodystyle, making it a saloon cum estate, much in the same way as the Reault 16 of 1965.
			Unusually, as well as the rear seats folding forward to give extra luggage space, they could also be reclined rearwards. combined with reclining the fronts, this offered a rudimentary double bed.
			The maxi also offered similar suspension to the Austin 1100, featuring gas filled spheres rather than steel springs.
			Roadholding was exceptional by the standards of the day.

	==Interior==		==Interior==

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Reliability

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	===Reliability===		===Reliability===
	The Austin Maxi is regarded as an unreliable and badly built car. Its engine was prone to cam chain failure, the gearbox is operated by ~~elastic bands~~ which gave drivers awful shift action and were prone to failure. It's body is prone to rust.		The Austin Maxi is regarded as an unreliable and badly built car. Its engine was prone to cam chain failure, the gearbox is operated by metal rods which gave drivers awful shift action and were prone to failure. It's body is prone to rust, although no more than any '70s car.
			The gearbox is prone to failure through losing one of the main gearshaft retaining nuts.

	===Safety===		===Safety===

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	==Design quirks and oddities==		==Design quirks and oddities==
	~~Refer to any pop-culture tidbits about~~ the ~~[[Automobile\|vehicle]] in this section~~.		The Austin Maxi is one of many Austin cars featured in the book ''The World's Worst Cars''.

	==Awards==		==Awards==

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	\|Image = [[Image:13-austin-maxi.jpg\|300px]]		\|Image = [[Image:13-austin-maxi.jpg\|300px]]
	\|Marque = [[Austin]]		\|Marque = [[Austin]]
	\|aka = '''Upturned Bathtub'''		\|aka = ''"Upturned Bathtub"''
	\|Production = 1969-1981		\|Production = 1969-1981
	\|Class = Large family		\|Class = Large family

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	\|Image = [[Image:13-austin-maxi.jpg\|300px]]		\|Image = [[Image:13-austin-maxi.jpg\|300px]]
	\|Marque = [[Austin]]		\|Marque = [[Austin]]
	\|aka = '''~~Type aka here, not up there~~'''		\|aka = '''Upturned Bathtub'''
	\|Production = 1969-1981		\|Production = 1969-1981
	\|Class = Large family		\|Class = Large family
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	\|Transmission = 4 speed Manual, FWD		\|Transmission = 4 speed Manual, FWD
	\|Engine = [[Austin E-Series engine\|E-Series]] 4 cylinder		\|Engine = [[Austin E-Series engine\|E-Series]] 4 cylinder
	\|Power = ~~N/A~~ hp @ N/A rpm<br>N/A lb-ft of [[torque]] @ N/A rpm		\|Power = 76 hp @ N/A rpm<br>N/A lb-ft of [[torque]] @ N/A rpm
	\|Similar = '''similar (competition)'''		\|Similar = '''similar (competition)'''
	\|Designer = '''Designer (lead designer if it was a team effort)'''		\|Designer = '''Designer (lead designer if it was a team effort)'''