1955 - Austin-Healey - 100S

Technical Specs of This Model
1. 100S 1955
General Information
Make Austin-Healey
Model 100S
Production Year 1955
Country
Designer
Production Number 50
Model Code
Model Family
Chassis and Dimensions
Chassis Type 2S DHC
Number of Doors 2
Wheelbase 2286 mm     (90 in)
Front Track 1289 mm     (50,7 in)
Rear Track 1289 mm     (50,7 in)
Length 3759 mm     (148 in)
Width 1537 mm     (60,5 in)
Height 1067 mm     (42 in)
Ground Clearance 140 mm     (5,5 in)
Length / Wheelbase Ratio 1,64
Weight 851 kg     (1874,4 lb)
Weight Distribution (front/rear) %51 / %49
Fuel Capacity 109,1 litre   (24 Imp gal ,  28,8 US gal)
Aerodynamics
Drag Coefficient
Frontal Area
Cx
Engine Specifications
Engine Manufacturer Austin
Engine Location Front
Engine Alignment Longitudinal
Engine Construction
Coolant Type Water
Engine Type OHV
Number of Cylinders and Placement S-4
Valves per Cylinder 2    (Total of 8 Pieces)
Engine Displacement 2660 cc     (162,32 cu in)
Bore 87,3 mm     (3,44 in)
Stroke 111,1 mm     (4,37 in)
Bore / Stroke Ratio 0,79
Unitary Capacity 665 cc/cylinder    (40,58 cu in/cylinder)
Number of Main Bearings 3
Compression Ratio 8,3 : 1
Fuel System Type 2 SU H6 carbs
Aspiration Type Normal
Compressor Type -
Intercooler Type None
Catalytic Converter No
Maximum Engine Power 132 HP     (98,4 kW)
Maximum Engine Power rpm 4750 d/d
Maximum Engine Torque 228 N.m     (168,3 lb.ft ,  23,3 kg.m)
Maximum Engine Torque rpm 2500 d/d
Engine Torque at Max. Engine Power rpm 197,9 N.m    (4750 d/d)
Power / Weight Ratio 155,1 HP/ton    (115,7 W/kg)
Power / Engine Displacement Ratio 49,6 HP/litre    (37 kW/litre)
CO2 Emissions
Fuel Consumption
Performance
0 - 80 km/h 5,6 s
0 - 60 mph 7,8 s
0 - 100 km/h
0 - 160 km/h 24,4 s
80 - 120 km/h (in top gear)
0 - 400 m Acceleration 16,1 s
0 - 1000 m Acceleration
Top Speed 190 km/h   (118,1 mph)
Gearbox and Transmission
Transmission Type 4M
Top Gear Ratio 1 : 1
Final Drive Ratio 2,92 : 1
Drive Wheels RWD (Rear Wheel Drive)
Handling, Suspension Geometry and Brakes
Steering Type cam & peg
Steering Turns (lock to lock)
Turning Circle Diameter 10,7 m    (35,1 ft)
Suspension (front) I.CS.W.ARB.
Suspension (rear) LA.SE.
Brakes (front/rear) Di/Di
Brake Disc Diameter (front) 292 mm
Brake Disc Diameter (rear) 292 mm
Wheels (front)
Wheels (rear)
Tyres (front) 5.50 x 15
Tyres (rear) 5.50 x 15