Fastest Austin cars in quarter mile
Top 10 Austin cars in 1/4 mile drag race. Updated November 2023.
The 1/4 mile time is global benchmark for distance-based acceleration. Originally used in United States as standard distance for drag racing, the 1/4 mile now enjoys recognition worldwide with German, French and Italian automotive press using it in instrumented testing.
The quarter mile drag race puts equal emphasis on traction and high speed "pull", with terminal velocities often exceeding 140 mph for fastest supercars.
Quarter mile is also short enough to suit lightweight sportscars which would get caught by heavier but more powerful cars over longer distance.
| # | make & model | Time @ mph▼ | Image |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 1964 Austin Mini Cooper S 1300 | 17.4 |  |
| 2. | 1968 Austin 3L | 20.3 @ 70 |  |
| 3. | 1964 Austin Mini Cooper | 20.9 |  |
| 4. | 1969 Austin Maxi 1500 | 21.2 |  |
| 5. | 1961 Austin A60 Cambridge | 21.8 |  |
| 6. | 1962 Austin A40 1100 | 22.9 |  |
| 7. | 1959 Austin Mini Mk I | 23.6 @ 55 |  |
| 8. | 1961 Austin A40 Farina Mk II | 23.7 |  |
| 9. | 1957 Austin A55 | 24.4 @ 58 |  |
| 10. | 1958 Austin A40 Farina Mk I | 24.4 @ 55 |  |
Sources
L´Action Automobile et Touristique (1), Autocar (2, 3, 5, 6, 8), Auto Motor und Sport (4), Road & Track (7), Car & Driver (9, 10)
List authored by Christian Zelcs. Last updated on 11/03/2023, last addition - Austin A40 Farina Mk I.
