Austin-Healey 100 /4 (BN1) 2.7 (90 Hp)
Austin-Healey 100:
The Austin-Healey 100 is a sports car that was assembled by Austin from 1953 until 1956.
Based on Austin A90 Atlantic mechanicals, it was developed by Donald Healey from his Nash-Healey 2 door sports car, which had Nash mechanicals instead, to be produced in-house by his small Healey car company in Warwick. Healey had Tickford build a single Healey Hundred for the 1952 London Motor Show, and the design impressed Leonard Lord, managing director of Austin, who was looking for a replacement for the unsuccessful A90. Body styling was by Gerry Coker, the chassis was designed by Barry Bilbie with longitudinal members and cross bracing producing a comparatively stiff structure upon which to mount the body, innovatively welding the front bulkhead to the frame for additional strength. In order to keep the overall vehicle height low the rear axle was underslung, the chassis frame passing under the rear axle assembly....(Read more on Wikipedia)
/4 (BN1) Overview:
Austin-Healey 100 (/4 (BN1)). With 203 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. Weighing only 987 kg, it’s quite light. Rear‑wheel drive offers dynamic handling and sporty feedback. A two-seater convertible designed for open-top driving pleasure. Seating for 2 makes it ideal for daily use.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Efficiency-focused engine (90 hp), ideal for city commuting.
- • Rear-wheel drive layout for enhanced handling and balance.
Cons:
- • Previous generation model; may lack the latest driver-assist technologies.
Specifications:
| General: |
| Brand: | Austin-Healey |
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| Model: | 100 |
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| Generation: | /4 (BN1) |
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| Modification (Engine): | 2.7 (90 Hp) |
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| Start of production: | May, 1953 |
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| End of production: | August, 1955 |
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| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
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| Body type: | Roadster |
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| Seats: | 2 |
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| Doors: | 2 |
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| Engine: |
| Power: | 90 Hp @ 4000 rpm. |
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| Power per litre: | 33.8 Hp/l |
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| Torque: | 203 Nm @ 2000 rpm. |
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| Engine displacement: | 2660 |
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| Number of cylinders: | 4 |
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| Engine configuration: | Inline |
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| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 |
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| Fuel injection system: | Carburettor |
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| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
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| Valvetrain: | OHV |
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| Engine oil capacity: | 6.68 l |
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| Coolant: | 11.37 l |
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| Engine layout: | Front, Longitudinal |
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| Cylinder Bore: | 87.3 mm mm |
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| Piston Stroke: | 111.1 mm mm |
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| Compression ratio: | 7.5:1 |
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| Performance: |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
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| Weight-to-power ratio: | 11 kg/Hp, 91.2 Hp/tonne |
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| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 4.9 kg/Nm, 205.7 Nm/tonne |
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| Space: |
| Kerb Weight: | 987 |
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| Fuel tank capacity: | 54.6 l |
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| Size: |
| Length: | 3850 mm mm |
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| Width: | 1540 mm mm |
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| Height: | 1240 mm mm |
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| Wheelbase: | 2290 mm mm |
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| Front track: | 1240 mm |
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| Rear (Back) track: | 1290 mm |
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| Ride height (ground clearance): | 140 mm |
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| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 10.66 m |
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| Powertrain: |
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle. |
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| Drive wheel | Rear wheel drive |
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| Number of gears | 3 |
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| Transmission type | Manual |
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| Front brakes | Drum, 280 mm |
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| Rear brakes | Drum, 280 mm |
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| Wheel rims size | 15 |
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| Front suspension | Coil spring, Transverse stabilizer |
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| Rear suspension | Transverse stabilizer, Leaf spring |
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Behind the wheel of the Austin-Healey 100. How does it handle on the road?