Austin-Healey 100 1953 specs
General information
| Model: | Austin-Healey 100 |
| Year: | 1953 |
| Category: | Sport cars |
| Manufacturer: | Austin-Healey |
| Seats: | 2 |
Engine and transmission
| Valves per cylinder: | 2 |
| Engine type: | Inline, 4 cylinder |
| Engine location: | Front, longitudinal |
| Displacement: | 2660 ccm |
| Max power: | 90 PS (67 kW) at 4000 Rev. per min. |
| Max torque: | 144 Nm at 2500 Rev. per min. |
| Compression: | 7.5:1 |
| Bore x stroke: | 87.3 x 111.1 mm (3.4 x 4.4 inches) |
| Cooling system: | Liquid |
| Gearbox: | Manual, 3-speed |
Main features, safety and ecconomy
| Fuel type: | Gasoline |
| Drive: | Rear wheels |
Speed and acceleration
| Top speed: | 185 km/h (115 mph) |
| Power/weight ratio: | 0.0949 PS/kg |
Exterior and interior
| Chassis type: | Cabriolet |
| Max no. of doors: | 2 |
| Passenger space: | 3510 litres (928 gallons) |
Steering, brakes and tires
| Front brakes: | Drums, 254 mm |
| Rear brakes: | Drums, 254 mm |
| Front tire dimensions: | 5.50-16 |
| Rear tire dimensions: | 5.50-16 |
| Turn circle: | 11 m (433.1 inches) |
Dimensions and weight
| Weight: | 948 kg (2090 pounds) |
| Overall length: | 3860 mm (152 inches) |
| Overall width: | 1540 mm (60.6 inches) |
| Overall height: | 1250 mm (49.2 inches) |
| Wheelbase: | 2290 mm (90.2 inches) |
| Fuel capacity: | 54 litres (14.27 gallons) |
| Ground clearance: | 160 mm (6.3 inches) |
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