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

General Information

Modification (Engine)

2.7 (90 Hp)

Start of production

1953 year

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Seats

Doors

End of production

1955 year

Engine

Power

90 Hp @ 4000 rpm.

Power per litre

33.8 Hp/l

Engine location

Front, Longitudinal

Number of cylinders

Position of cylinders

Inline

Compression ratio

7.5

Number of valves per cylinder

Engine aspiration

Naturally aspirated engine

Torque

203 Nm @ 2000 rpm.

Engine displacement

2660

Cylinder Bore

87.3 mm

Piston Stroke

111.1 mm

Engine oil capacity

6.7 l

Coolant

11.4 l

Fuel System

Carburettor

Valvetrain

OHV

Dimensions

Rear (Back) track

1290 mm

Width

1540 mm

Height

1240 mm

Length

3850 mm

Front track

1240 mm

Minimum turning circle (turning diameter)

66 m

Wheelbase

2290 mm

Ride height (ground clearance)

140 mm

Performance Characteristics

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

11.7 sec

Weight-to-power ratio

11 kg/Hp, 91.2 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

4.9 kg/Nm, 205.7 Nm/tonne

Maximum speed

165 km/h

Acceleration 0 - 60 mph

11 sec

Volume and Weight

Kerb Weight

987 kg

Fuel tank capacity

54.6 l

Transmission, Brakes and Suspension

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 brakes

Drum, 280 mm

Rear brakes