Austin Maestro BHP
The Austin Maestro has different horsepower outputs depending on the engine, generation and model year. The 1987 Austin Maestro City X produces 68 BHP, while the 1988 Austin Maestro Vanden Plas produces 85 BHP. Compare recorded specifications below or enter your registration to find your exact vehicle.
3 recorded variants, from 68–85 BHP.
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Popular Austin Maestro BHP Figures
Recent recorded variants with different engines. Figures are rounded to the nearest whole BHP.
| Model | Year | Engine | Fuel | BHP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maestro Vanden Plas Auto | 1988 | 1,598 cc | Petrol | 85 BHP |
| Maestro City X | 1987 | 1,275 cc | Petrol | 68 BHP |
| Maestro Vanden Plas | 1986 | 1,598 cc | Petrol | 85 BHP |
Engines and recorded BHP
Grouped by engine size and fuel. A range means those records do not share one horsepower figure.
| Engine | Fuel | Years | Recorded BHP | Torque | Variants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,275 cc | Petrol | 1987 | 68 BHP | 101.6 Nm | 1 |
| 1,598 cc | Petrol | 1986–1988 | 85 BHP | 131.4 Nm | 2 |
Variants by year
| Model | Year | Engine | Fuel | Horsepower | PS | Torque | Kilowatt | Top speed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maestro Vanden Plas Auto | 1988 | 1,598 cc | Petrol | 85 BHP | 86.2 PS | 131.4 Nm | 63.4 kW | 99 mph |
| Maestro City X | 1987 | 1,275 cc | Petrol | 68 BHP | 69 PS | 101.6 Nm | 50.7 kW | 97 mph |
| Maestro Vanden Plas | 1986 | 1,598 cc | Petrol | 85 BHP | 86.2 PS | 131.4 Nm | 63.4 kW | 104 mph |
Austin Maestro BHP questions
What is the BHP of a Austin Maestro?
Recorded horsepower for the Austin Maestro is 68–85 BHP across 3 variants. That is the same range as the table, including rows on later pages.
Which Austin Maestro engine has the highest BHP?
The highest output among recorded engines is 85 BHP, from the 1,598 cc Petrol.
Which Austin Maestro year has the highest recorded BHP?
The highest figure in a single model year is 85 BHP, recorded for 1988.
What torque is recorded for the Austin Maestro?
Recorded torque is 101.6–131.4 Nm on the 3 variants that include it.