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Austin-Healey 100S

Bodywork

type 2S DHC
doors 2

Engine information

Bore × stroke 87.30 mm x 111.10 mm 3.44 in x 4.37 in
Cylinders S-4
Displace 2.7 litre 2660 cc (162.323 cu in)
Engine type OHV
Valves 2 valves per cylinder | 8 valves in total
Engine construction
Sump Wet sumped
Compression ratio 8.30:1
Fuel system 2 SU H6 carbs
Maximum power 133.8 PS (132.0 bhp) (98.4 kW) @ 4750 rpm
0-50 mph 5.60 s
0-60 mph 7.80 s
0-100 mph 24.40 s
0-100 km/h
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile) 16.10 s
Standing km
Top speed 190 km/h (118 mph)
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 155.11 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque 228.0 Nm (168 ft·lb) (23.3 kgm) @ 2500 rpm
bmep 1077.1 kPa (156.2 psi)
Specific torque 85.71 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Code
Main bearings 3
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 0.79
Unitary capacity 665 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 2286 mm
wheelbase 90 in
Length (milimeters) 3759 mm
Length (inches) 148 in
Width (milimeters) 1537 mm
Width (inches) 60.5 in
Height (milimeters) 1067 mm
Height (inches) 42 in
L:W ratio 1.64
Ground clearance (milimeters) 140 mm
Ground clearance (inches) 5.5 in
Kerb weight (kilograms) 851 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 1876 lb
Weight distribuiton 51.00 %
Fuel capacity (litres) 109.1 litr
Fuel capacity (UK Ga) 24 UK Gal
Fuel capacity (US Gal) 28.8 US Gal

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient
Frontal area
Cx

Chassis

Engine location Front
Engine alignment Longitudinal
Drive RWD
Steering cam & peg
Turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle 10.70 m
Tyres 5.50 x 15
Wheels
Brakes F/R Di/Di
Brake ∅ 292 mm
Braked area
Transmission 4M
Top gear ratio 1.00
Final drive ratio 2.92

General information

RAC rating 18.9
Number made 50
Model code
Model family
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 1955 Austin-Healey 100S PDF Manual
Designer unknown
Year 1955

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