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(1955 model)
2-door 2-seater drophead coupé (convertible coupé), petrol (gasoline) 4-cylinder 8-valve straight (inline) engine, OHV (overhead valve, I-head), 2660 cm3 / 162.3 cu in / 162.3 cu in, 82.0 kW / 110.0 hp / 110.0 hp @ 4500 rpm / 4500 rpm / 4500 rpm, 195.0 N·m / 143.8 lb·ft / 143.8 lb·ft @ 2000 rpm / 2000 rpm / 2000 rpm, manual with overdrive 4-speed transmission, rear wheel drive
| Marque (make) | Austin-Healey | Issued from | 1955 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | 100 M | Issued until | |
| Serie | 100 | Number made | 3924 |
| Model family | Body construction | ||
| Model code | Body designation | ||
| Manufacturer | Austin-Healey | Country | UK |
| Base platform | Number of doors | 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodywork type | drophead coupé (convertible coupé) | Number of seats | 2 |
| Bodywork designer | Cargo capacity (volume) | ||
| Passenger space (volume) | Max. cargo capacity (volume) |
| Length | 3848 mm / 151.5 in / 151.5 in | Total (curb) weight | 1041 kg / 2295 lb / 2295 lb |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1537 mm / 60.5 in / 60.5 in | Dry weight | |
| Height | 1245 mm / 49.0 in / 49.0 in | Load capacity | |
| Wheelbase | 2286 mm / 90.0 in / 90.0 in | Gross (max.) weight | |
| Track front | 1245 mm / 49.0 in / 49.0 in | Towing weight | |
| Track rear | 1289 mm / 50.7 in / 50.7 in | Weight distribution (front) | |
| Ground clearance | 140 mm / 5.5 in / 5.5 in | Fuel capacity | 55 l / 12.0 UK gal / 14.4 US gal |
| Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.68 |
| Drag coefficient (Cd, Cx, Cw) | Frontal area (A) | 1.63 m2 / 17.5 sq ft / 17.5 sq ft (est.) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aerodynamic coefficient (Cd×A) | Aerodynamic resistance (Aero horse power) at 100 km/h (62 mph) |
| Engine Code | Total number of cylinders | 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Type | straight (inline) | Total number of valves | 8 |
| Engine Manufacturer | Austin | Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Engine construction | Bore | 87.3 mm / 3.44 in / 3.44 in | |
| Fuel | petrol (gasoline) | Stroke | 111.1 mm / 4.37 in / 4.37 in |
| Fuel details | Bore/Stroke ratio | 0.79 | |
| Fuel supply | 2 SU H6 carbs | Engine displacement | 2660 cm3 / 162.3 cu in / 162.3 cu in |
| Engine Main bearings | 3 | Unitary capacity | 665.00 cm3/cylinder / 40.581 cu in/cylinder / 40.581 cu in/cylinder |
| Cam Design | OHV (overhead valve, I-head) | Compression ratio | 8.1 : 1 |
| Sump | wet | Max. output power | 82.0 kW / 110.0 hp / 110.0 hp at 4500 rpm / 4500 rpm / 4500 rpm |
| Aspiration | natural | Max. torque | 195.0 N·m / 143.8 lb·ft / 143.8 lb·ft at 2000 rpm / 2000 rpm / 2000 rpm |
| Compressor type | N/A | Maximum rpm | |
| Intercooler | no | Max. net output (power at the wheels) | 32.8 kW / 44.0 hp / 44.0 hp (est.) |
| Coolant | water | Specific output | 30.8 kW/l / 0.678 bhp/cu in / 0.678 bhp/cu in |
| Catalytic converter | no | Specific torque | 73.3 N·m/l / 0.64 lb·ft/cu in / 0.64 lb·ft/cu in |
| Transmission type | manual with overdrive | Number of gears | 4 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | rear wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | 0.78 |
| Final gear (drive) ratio | 4.1 |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | Top (maximal) speed | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (97 km/h) | Power-to-weight ratio | 105.7 kW/ton / 80.1 bhp/ton / 80.1 bhp/ton | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h | Fuel consumption, City (urban) | ||
| Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h) | Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban) | ||
| Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in top | Fuel consumption, Mixed (combined) | ||
| Standing ¼mile time | Fuel consumption, Euro | ||
| Standing kilometer time | CO2 emissions | ||
| Range |
| Engine location | front | Engine alignment | longitudinal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | cam & peg | Steering details | |
| Turns lock-to-lock | Turning circle | ||
| Suspension front | Independent, Coil springs, Wishbone (A-arm, control arm), Anti-roll (anti-sway) bar (ARB) | Suspension rear | Live axle, Semi-elliptic leaf springs |
| Wheels front | Wheels rear | ||
| Tyres front | 5.50-16 | Tyres rear | 5.50-16 |
| Brakes front | drum | Brakes rear | drum |
| Brake diameter front | 280 mm / 11.0 in / 11.0 in | Brake diameter rear | 280 mm / 11.0 in / 11.0 in |
| Brakes details | Braked area |
Technical specifications and performance data of Austin-Healey 100 M
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