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1953 Austin-Healey 100/4 (BN1) 2.7 (90 Hp)

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Key specs

Austin-Healey 100 Roadster 1953, 1954, 1955

What is the body type, Austin-Healey 100/4 (BN1)?Roadster, 2 Doors, 2 Seats
How much power, Austin-Healey 100 Roadster 1953 2.7 (90 Hp)?90 Hp, 203 Nm
149.73 lb.-ft.
What is the engine size, Austin-Healey 100 Roadster 1953 2.7 (90 Hp)?2.7 l
2660 cm3
162.32 cu. in.
How many cylinders, 1953 Austin-Healey 2.7 (90 Hp)?4, Inline
What is the drivetrain, Austin-Healey 100/4 (BN1) Roadster 1953 2.7 (90 Hp)?Rear wheel drive. Internal Combustion engine. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
How long is this vehicle, 1953 Austin-Healey 100 Roadster?3850 mm
151.57 in.
How wide is the vehicle, 1953 Austin-Healey 100 Roadster?1540 mm
60.63 in.
What is the curb weight, 1953 Austin-Healey 100/4 (BN1) 2.7 (90 Hp)?987 kg
2175.96 lbs.
How many gears, What type is the gearbox, 1953 Austin-Healey 100/4 (BN1) 2.7 (90 Hp)?3, manual transmission

Austin-Healey 100/4 (BN1) 2.7 (90 Hp) 1953, 1954, 1955 Specs

General information
BrandAustin-Healey
Model 100
Generation 100/4 (BN1)
Modification (Engine) 2.7 (90 Hp)
Start of production May, 1953 year
End of production August, 1955 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body typeRoadster
Seats 2
Doors 2
Performance specs
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Weight-to-power ratio 11 kg/Hp, 91.2 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 4.9 kg/Nm, 205.7 Nm/tonne
Engine specs
Power 90 Hp @ 4000 rpm.
Power per litre 33.8 Hp/l
Torque 203 Nm @ 2000 rpm. 149.73 lb.-ft. @ 2000 rpm.
Engine layout Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement 2660 cm3 162.32 cu. in.
Number of cylinders 4
Engine configuration Inline
Cylinder Bore 87.3 mm 3.44 in.
Piston Stroke 111.1 mm 4.37 in.
Compression ratio 7.5:1
Number of valves per cylinder 2
Fuel injection system Carburettor
Engine aspiration Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain OHV
Engine oil capacity 6.68 l 7.06 US qt | 5.88 UK qt
Coolant 11.37 l 12.01 US qt | 10 UK qt
Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 987 kg 2175.96 lbs.
Fuel tank capacity 54.6 l 14.42 US gal | 12.01 UK gal
Dimensions
Length 3850 mm 151.57 in.
Width 1540 mm 60.63 in.
Height 1240 mm 48.82 in.
Wheelbase 2290 mm 90.16 in.
Front track 1240 mm 48.82 in.
Rear (Back) track 1290 mm 50.79 in.
Ride height (ground clearance) 140 mm 5.51 in.
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter) 10.66 m 34.97 ft.
Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs
Drivetrain Architecture The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
Drive wheel Rear wheel drive
Number of gears and type of gearbox 3 gears, manual transmission
Front suspension Coil spring, Transverse stabilizer
Rear suspension Transverse stabilizer, Leaf spring
Front brakesDrum, 280 mm
Rear brakesDrum, 280 mm
Wheel rims size15