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

Name

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

Brand

Austin-Healey
Model

100
Generation

100/4 (BN1)
Year of production

1953

Number of seats

2

Number of doors

2

Body type

Roadster
Powertrain architecture

Internal Combustion engine
Engine Modification

2.7 (90 Hp)

Power

90 Hp @ 4000 rpm.

Torque (Nm)

203 Nm @ 2000 rpm.

Electrical System

Performance specs

Engine specs

Engine #1

Power
90 Hp @ 4000 rpm.
Power per litre
33.8 Hp/l
Torque
203 Nm @ 2000 rpm.
Engine displacement
2660 cm3
Number of cylinders
4
Position of cylinders
Inline
Cylinder bore
87.3 mm
Piston stroke
111.1 mm
Compression ratio
7.5
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Fuel system
Carburettor
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Valve train
OHV

Space volume and weights

Curb weight (kg)

987 kg

Fuel tank capacity (l)

54.6 l

Dimensions

Length (mm)

3850 mm

Width (mm)

1540 mm

Height (mm)

1240 mm

Wheelbase (mm)

2290 mm

Front track (mm)

1240 mm

Rear track (mm)

1290 mm

Minimum turning circle turning diameter (mm)

10.66 m

Drivetrain brakes and suspension specs

Drivetrain architecture

The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.

Drive wheel

Rear wheel drive

Transmission type

manual

Front suspension system

Coil spring, Transverse stabilizer

Rear suspension system

Transverse stabilizer, Leaf spring

Front brakes

Drum, 280 mm

Rear brakes

Drum, 280 mm

Wheel rims size

15

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