1953 - Austin-Healey - 100 BN 1

Technical Specs of This Model
1. 100 BN 1 1953
General Information
Make Austin-Healey
Model 100 BN 1
Production Year 1953
Country
Designer
Production Number 10688
Model Code
Model Family
Chassis and Dimensions
Chassis Type 2S DHC
Number of Doors 2
Wheelbase 2286 mm     (90 in)
Front Track 1245 mm     (49 in)
Rear Track 1289 mm     (50,7 in)
Length 3848 mm     (151,5 in)
Width 1537 mm     (60,5 in)
Height 1245 mm     (49 in)
Ground Clearance 152 mm     (6 in)
Length / Wheelbase Ratio 1,68
Weight 953 kg     (2099,1 lb)
Weight Distribution (front/rear) %50 / %50
Fuel Capacity 54,6 litre   (12 Imp gal ,  14,4 US gal)
Aerodynamics
Drag Coefficient
Frontal Area 1,54
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 7,5 : 1
Fuel System Type 2 SU H4 carbs
Aspiration Type Normal
Compressor Type -
Intercooler Type None
Catalytic Converter No
Maximum Engine Power 90 HP     (67,1 kW)
Maximum Engine Power rpm 4000 d/d
Maximum Engine Torque 195 N.m     (143,9 lb.ft ,  19,9 kg.m)
Maximum Engine Torque rpm 2500 d/d
Engine Torque at Max. Engine Power rpm 160,2 N.m    (4000 d/d)
Power / Weight Ratio 94,4 HP/ton    (70,4 W/kg)
Power / Engine Displacement Ratio 33,8 HP/litre    (25,2 kW/litre)
CO2 Emissions
Fuel Consumption
Performance
0 - 80 km/h 7,6 s
0 - 60 mph 10,3 s
0 - 100 km/h
0 - 160 km/h 37,2 s
80 - 120 km/h (in top gear)
0 - 400 m Acceleration 17,5 s
0 - 1000 m Acceleration 33,95 s
Top Speed 185 km/h   (115 mph)
Gearbox and Transmission
Transmission Type 3OD
Top Gear Ratio 0,76 : 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)
Turning Circle Diameter 9,1 m    (29,9 ft)
Suspension (front) I.CS.W.ARB.
Suspension (rear) LA.SE.
Brakes (front/rear) Dr/Dr
Brake Disc Diameter (front) 280 mm
Brake Disc Diameter (rear) 280 mm
Wheels (front)
Wheels (rear)
Tyres (front) 5.50-16
Tyres (rear) 5.50-16