1957 - Austin-Healey - 100-6 BN 6

Technical Specs of This Model
1. 100-6 BN 6 1957
General Information
Make Austin-Healey
Model 100-6 BN 6
Production Year 1957
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Model Family
Chassis and Dimensions
Chassis Type 2+2 DHC
Number of Doors 2
Wheelbase 2337 mm     (92 in)
Front Track 1238 mm     (48,7 in)
Rear Track 1270 mm     (50 in)
Length 4001 mm     (157,5 in)
Width 1537 mm     (60,5 in)
Height 1245 mm     (49 in)
Ground Clearance 140 mm     (5,5 in)
Length / Wheelbase Ratio 1,71
Weight 1105 kg     (2433,9 lb)
Weight Distribution (front/rear) %49 / %51
Fuel Capacity 54,6 litre   (12 Imp gal ,  14,4 US gal)
Aerodynamics
Drag Coefficient
Frontal Area 1,54
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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-6
Valves per Cylinder 2    (Total of 12 Pieces)
Engine Displacement 2639 cc     (161,04 cu in)
Bore 79,37 mm     (3,12 in)
Stroke 88,9 mm     (3,5 in)
Bore / Stroke Ratio 0,89
Unitary Capacity 439,83 cc/cylinder    (26,84 cu in/cylinder)
Number of Main Bearings 4
Compression Ratio 8,25 : 1
Fuel System Type 2 SU H6 carbs
Aspiration Type Normal
Compressor Type -
Intercooler Type None
Catalytic Converter No
Maximum Engine Power 117 HP     (87,2 kW)
Maximum Engine Power rpm 4750 d/d
Maximum Engine Torque 202 N.m     (149,1 lb.ft ,  20,6 kg.m)
Maximum Engine Torque rpm 3000 d/d
Engine Torque at Max. Engine Power rpm 175,4 N.m    (4750 d/d)
Power / Weight Ratio 105,9 HP/ton    (79 W/kg)
Power / Engine Displacement Ratio 44,3 HP/litre    (33,1 kW/litre)
CO2 Emissions
Fuel Consumption
Performance
0 - 80 km/h 8,2 s
0 - 60 mph 11,2 s
0 - 100 km/h
0 - 160 km/h 37,7 s
80 - 120 km/h (in top gear)
0 - 400 m Acceleration 18,1 s
0 - 1000 m Acceleration
Top Speed 179 km/h   (111,2 mph)
Gearbox and Transmission
Transmission Type 4M
Top Gear Ratio 0,77 : 1
Final Drive Ratio 4,13 : 1
Drive Wheels RWD (Rear Wheel Drive)
Handling, Suspension Geometry and Brakes
Steering Type cam & peg
Steering Turns (lock to lock) 2,75
Turning Circle Diameter 10,7 m    (35,1 ft)
Suspension (front) I.CS.W.ARB.
Suspension (rear) LA.SE.PR.
Brakes (front/rear) Dr/Dr
Brake Disc Diameter (front) 280 mm
Brake Disc Diameter (rear) 280 mm
Wheels (front)
Wheels (rear)
Tyres (front) 5.90 x 15
Tyres (rear) 5.90 x 15