Hillman Husky Imp
Rear-engined Imp estate with a raised roof, built by Rootes from 1967 to 1970 on the Commer Imp van body.
- Power
- 39 bhp
- 0–60 mph
- 24.2 s
- Top speed
- 76 mph
About the Hillman Husky Imp
The Imp-based Hillman Husky was a three-door estate built from April 1967 to July 1970, using the Commer Imp van's pressings with side windows, a rear seat and a roof raised 4 inches above the saloon's. It kept the Imp's rear-mounted 875 cc all-aluminium overhead-camshaft engine, rated at 39 bhp at 5,000 rpm, driving the rear wheels through a four-speed all-synchromesh gearbox. A spring-balanced, top-hinged tailgate opened onto a high, unobstructed load floor above the engine, with 25 cu ft of space or 50 cu ft with the rear seat folded, while uprated rear springs and dampers plus standard radial tyres suited it to carrying loads. Autocar recorded a 76 mph mean maximum and 0-60 mph in 24.2 seconds, 1.2 seconds quicker than the Super Imp saloon. Production ended as Chrysler, the new owner of Rootes, rationalised the range.
Hillman Husky Imp specs
The Hillman Husky Imp produces 39 bhp (29 kW) and 71 Nm (52 lb-ft) of torque. It reaches 60 mph in 24.2 seconds and has a top speed of 76 mph (122 km/h).
| Make | Hillman |
|---|---|
| Model | Husky |
| Generation | Imp |
| Trim | 875 cc |
| Years | 1967–1970 |
| Type | Classic |
| Body style | Estate |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Engine | 875 cc SOHC inline-4 (rear-mounted, all-aluminium) |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 875 cc (0.9 litres) |
| Induction | Naturally aspirated |
| Power | 39 bhp (29 kW) at 5,000 rpm |
| Torque | 71 Nm (52 lb-ft) |
| Redline | 6,000 rpm |
| 0–60 mph | 24.2 s |
| Top speed | 76 mph (122 km/h) |
| Transmission | 4-speed manual |
| Drivetrain | Rear-engine, rear-wheel drive |
| Weight | 749 kg (1,651 lb) |
| Power-to-weight | 52 bhp per tonne |
Typical figures for the standard car; options, markets and model years vary. Where our specs come from
Hillman Husky Imp rarity in CarSpot
The Hillman Husky Imp is an Uncommon card in CarSpot, with a rarity score of 25 out of 100. Hot hatches and premium sporty cars. An Uncommon card is worth 20 XP.
Each model's tier starts from a 0–100 score based on its value plus its power or production numbers. Once enough players have spotted a model, how often it is spotted can move it up or down one tier. How CarSpot rarity works
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Hillman Husky Imp fun facts
- Autocar's road test of 5 October 1967 recorded 0-60 mph in 24.2 seconds, 1.2 seconds quicker than the Imp saloon, with an identical 76 mph mean maximum.
- It was the first Hillman derivative to use radial-ply tyres; Autocar noted Dunlop SP41s were fitted because cross-ply tyres lacked the load capacity.
- According to the Imp Site, 4,777 Huskies were made before the October 1968 facelift and around 6,000 afterwards.