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Austin-Healey 100 BN 1

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 7.50:1
Fuel system 2 SU H4 carbs
Maximum power 91.3 PS (90.0 bhp) (67.1 kW) @ 4000 rpm
0-50 mph 7.60 s
0-60 mph 10.30 s
0-100 mph 37.20 s
0-100 km/h
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile) 17.50 s
Standing km 33.95 s
Top speed 185 km/h (115 mph)
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 94.44 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque 195.0 Nm (144 ft·lb) (19.9 kgm) @ 2500 rpm
bmep 921.2 kPa (133.6 psi)
Specific torque 73.31 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) 3848 mm
Length (inches) 151.5 in
Width (milimeters) 1537 mm
Width (inches) 60.5 in
Height (milimeters) 1245 mm
Height (inches) 49 in
L:W ratio 1.68
Ground clearance (milimeters) 152 mm
Ground clearance (inches) 6 in
Kerb weight (kilograms) 953 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 2101 lb
Weight distribuiton 50.00 %
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
Turning circle 9.10 m
Tyres 5.50-16
Wheels
Brakes F/R Dr/Dr
Brake ∅ 280 mm
Braked area
Transmission 3OD
Top gear ratio 0.76
Final drive ratio 4.13

General information

RAC rating 18.9
Number made 10688
Model code
Model family
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 1953 Austin-Healey 100 BN 1 PDF Manual
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Designer unknown
Year 1953

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