| Austin A40 Devon Austin A40 Dorset | |
|---|---|
 Austin A40 Devon saloon | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Austin (BMC) |
| Production | 1947–1952 |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | midsize car |
| Body style | 2-door saloon 4-door saloon 2-door estate 2-door tourer (Australia) 2-door van 2-door pickup truck 2-door coupe utility (Australia) |
| Related | Austin A40 Sports |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 1.2 L (1200 cc) Straight-4 |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 92.5 in (2,350 mm) [1] |
| Length | 153 in (3,886 mm) [1] |
| Width | 61 in (1,549 mm) [1] |
| Height | 63.5 in (1,613 mm) [1] |
| Curb weight | 2,130 lb (966 kg) |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Austin 10 |
| Successor | Austin A40 Somerset |
- See Austin A40 for other A40 models and Austin A40 Sports for the sports car version of the Devon.
The A40 Devon (and similar 2-door A40 Dorset) are automobiles that were marketed by Austin from 1947 to 1952 – the first post-war saloons to be produced by Austin – featuring a mix of old and new technologies. They were previewed by the UK press at the Paris Motor Show on 22 October 1947, who expressed immediate disappointment at the car's conservative appearance.[2] More than 450,000 were built before the model's replacement in 1952 by the Austin A40 Somerset.