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Austin-Healey 100-6 BN 6

Bodywork

type 2+2 DHC
doors 2

Engine information

Bore × stroke 79.37 mm x 88.90 mm 3.12 in x 3.5 in
Cylinders S-6
Displace 2.6 litre 2639 cc (161.042 cu in)
Engine type OHV
Valves 2 valves per cylinder | 12 valves in total
Engine construction
Sump Wet sumped
Compression ratio 8.25:1
Fuel system 2 SU H6 carbs
Maximum power
0-50 mph 8.20 s
0-60 mph 11.20 s
0-100 mph 37.70 s
0-100 km/h
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile) 18.10 s
Standing km
Top speed 179 km/h (111 mph)
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 105.88 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque
bmep 961.9 kPa (139.5 psi)
Specific torque 76.54 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Code
Main bearings 4
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 0.89
Unitary capacity 439.83 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 2337 mm
wheelbase 92 in
Length (milimeters) 4001 mm
Length (inches) 157.5 in
Width (milimeters) 1537 mm
Width (inches) 60.5 in
Height (milimeters) 1245 mm
Height (inches) 49 in
L:W ratio 1.71
Ground clearance (milimeters) 140 mm
Ground clearance (inches) 5.5 in
Kerb weight (kilograms) 1105 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 2436 lb
Weight distribuiton 49.00 %
Fuel capacity (litres) 54.6 litre
Fuel capacity (UK Ga) 12 UK Gal
Fuel capacity (US Gal) 14.4 US Gal

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient
Frontal area 1.54 m2
Cx

Chassis

Engine location Front
Engine alignment Longitudinal
Drive RWD
Steering cam & peg
Turns lock-to-lock 2.750
Turning circle 10.70 m
Tyres 5.90 x 15
Wheels
Brakes F/R Dr/Dr
Brake ∅ 280 mm
Braked area
Transmission 4M
Top gear ratio 0.77
Final drive ratio 4.13

General information

RAC rating 23.4
Number made
Model code
Model family
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 1957 Austin-Healey 100-6 BN 6 PDF Manual
Designer unknown
Year 1957

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