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Austin-Healey 100-6 BN 4

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 H4 carbs
Maximum power 103.4 PS (102.0 bhp) (76.1 kW) @ 4600 rpm
0-50 mph 9.30 s
0-60 mph 12.90 s
0-100 mph
0-100 km/h
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile) 18.80 s
Standing km
Top speed 165 km/h (103 mph)
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 90.75 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque 193.0 Nm (142 ft·lb) (19.7 kgm) @ 2400 rpm
bmep 919 kPa (133.3 psi)
Specific torque 73.13 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) 1124 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 2478 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 4241
Model code
Model family
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 1956 Austin-Healey 100-6 BN 4 PDF Manual
Designer unknown
Year 1956

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