1953 Austin-Healey 100 BN 1 Specifications

Specifications: 1953 Austin-Healey 100 BN 1

Specifications: 1953 Austin-Healey 100 BN 1

General Vehicle Specifications

Manufacturer:

Country of Origin:

UK

Designer:

n/a

Years of Manufacture:

1953

Date of Introduction:

n/a

Number Built:

10688

Price at Introduction:

n/a

Models

n/a

To Identify:

n/a

RAC Rating:

18.9

Body

Body Type:

Drop-head Coupe (Convertible)

No. of Doors:

2

Front Track:

1245 mm, 49 in

Rear Track:

1289 mm, 50.7 in

Dimensions and Weight

Total Length:

3848 mm, 151.5 in

Total Width:

1537 mm, 60.5 in

Height at Kerb Weight:

1245 mm, 49 in

Wheelbase:

2286 mm, 90 in

Length Wheelbase Ratio:

1.68

Ground Clearance:

152 mm, 6 in

Kerb Weight:

953 Kg, 2101 Lb

Weight Distribution (Front):

50.00 %

Engine

Capacity:

2.7 Litre, 2660cc (162.323 cu in)

Type:

4 Cylinder, Overhead Valves, 2 Valves Per Cylinder, 8 Valves in Total

Configuration:

Front, Longitudinal

Sump:

Wet Sumped

Fuel System:

2 SU H4 Carburettors

Head:

n/a

Bore & Stroke:

87.30 mm × 111.10 mm, 3.44 in × 4.37 in

Bore/stroke Ratio:

0.79

Power:

91.3 PS (90 bhp) (67.1 kW) @ 4000 rpm

Specific Output :

33.8 bhp per litre, 0.55 bhp per cubic inch

Torque:

195.0 Nm (144 ft·lb) (19.9 kgm) @ 2500 rpm

Specific Torque:

73.31 Nm/litre

Bmep:

921.2 kPa (133.6 psi)

Compression Ratio:

7.50:1

Fuel Capacity:

54.6 Litres, 12 UK Gal, 14.4 US Gal

Unitary Capacity:

665cc per cylinder

Coolant:

Water

Intercooler:

n/a

Aspiration:

Normal

Compressor Type:

n/a

Ignition and Electrical:

n/a

Exhaust:

n/a

Catalytic Converter:

No

Main Bearings:

3

Transmission / Gear Box

Transmission:

3 Speed Manual With Overdrive

Manual, 4 speed floor mounted:

n/a

Automatic, 3 speed floor mounted T-Bar:

n/a

Final drive ratio:

4.13

Drive:

Rear Wheel Drive

Performance

0-50 mph (80 km/h):

7.60 s

0-60 mph (100 km/h):

10.30 s

0-100 mph (161 km/h):

37.20 s

Standing ¼ mile:

17.50 s

Standing Km:

33.95 s

Top speed:

185 Km/h (115 mph)

Fuel Consumption:

n/a

CO2 Emissions:

n/a

Power-to-weight:

94.44 bhp/ton

Steering and Brakes

Brake Type:

Drum Front / Rear Drum Brakes

Front:

280 mm

Rear:

280 mm

Park Brake:

n/a

Steering:

Cam & Peg

Top Gear Ratio:

0.76

Turning Circle:

9.10 m

Suspension, Wheels and Tyres

Front Suspension:

Independent Suspension / Coil Springs / Double Wishbone / Anti-Roll Bar

Rear Suspension:

Live Axle / Semi-Elliptic Laf Springs

Wheels:

Front:

n/a

Rear:

n/a

Tyres :

Front:

5.50-16

Rear:

5.50-16

Interior

Instruments:

n/a

Articles and Media

Austin Healey Specifications

Austin Healey Road Tests and Reviews

Latest Classic Car Classifieds

Sell Your Car or Parts Browse the Classifieds It's Absolutely Free! - Find Out More

Switch to Full Size Version