Austin-Healey 100/4 (BN1) 2.7 (90 Hp) | Technical specs, data, fuel consumption, Dimensions

1953 Austin-Healey 100/4 (BN1) - Photo 1

Key specs

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

What is the body type of Austin-Healey 100/4 (BN1)?

Roadster, 2 Doors, 2 Seats

What is the power output of Austin-Healey 100 Roadster 1953 2.7 (90 Hp)?

90 Hp, 203 Nm
150 lb.-ft.

What is the engine displacement of Austin-Healey 100 Roadster 1953 2.7 (90 Hp)?

2.7 l
2660 cm³
162.32 cu. in.

What is the number of cylinders in 1953 Austin-Healey 2.7 (90 Hp)?

4, Inline

What is the drivetrain of 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.

What is the length of 1953 Austin-Healey 100 Roadster?

3850 mm
151.57 in.

What is the width of 1953 Austin-Healey 100 Roadster?

1540 mm
60.63 in.

What is the kerb weight of 1953 Austin-Healey 100/4 (BN1) 2.7 (90 Hp)?

987 kg
2176 lbs.

What are the number of gears and the gearbox type of 1953 Austin-Healey 100/4 (BN1) 2.7 (90 Hp)?

3, manual transmission

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General information

Brand

Austin-Healey

Model

100

Generation

100/4 (BN1)

Modification (Engine)

2.7 (90 Hp)

Start of production

May, 1953

End of production

August, 1955

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Roadster

Seats

Doors

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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. 150 lb.-ft. @ 2000 rpm.

Engine layout

Front, Longitudinal

Engine displacement

2660 cm³ 162.32 cu. in.

Number of cylinders

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

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

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

987 kg 2176 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, Anti-roll bar

Rear suspension

Anti-roll bar, Leaf spring

Front brakes

Drum, 280 mm

Rear brakes