both a manual and automatic version of the a60 were tested by "the motor" magazine in 1961. the manual had a top speed of and could accelerate from 0– in 19.8 seconds. a touring fuel consumption of was recorded. the test car cost £883 including taxes of £278. the automatic was slightly slower, with a top speed of and acceleration from 0– in 24.9 seconds. a touring fuel consumption of was recorded. the car cost £982 including taxes of £309.