most first generation a70s were hampshire 4-door saloons, though some estate and pickup truck versions were also produced as the a70 countryman and a70 pick-up respectively. the 2.2 l (2199 cc) straight-4 pushrod engine provided the same power output, at , as it had when installed in the earlier austin 16 hp. the new car was nevertheless lighter and published acceleration and top speed figures were correspondingly brisker. accelerating from 0- took 14.5 seconds and the maximum speed was .