1957 Austin-Healey 100-6 BN 6 specifications

1957 Austin-Healey 100-6 BN 6 data
 
bodywork
Body type2 seater convertible/cabriolet
Number of doors2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2337 mm 92 inches
Track/tread (front) 1238 mm 48.7 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1270 mm 50 inches
Length 4001 mm 157.5 inches
Width 1537 mm 60.5 inches
Height 1245 mm 49 inches
Ground clearance 140 mm 5.5 inches
length:wheelbase ratio 1.71
Kerb weight 1105 kg 2436 lb
Weight distribution 49% front
fuel tank capacity 54.6 litres 12 [14.4] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area 1.54
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer Austin
Engine code
Cylinders Straight 6
Capacity 2.6 litre
2639 cc
(161.042 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 79.37 × 88.9 mm
3.12 × 3.5 in
Bore/stroke ratio 0.89
Valve gear overhead valve (OHV)
2 valves per cylinder
12 valves in total
maximum power output
(Net)
119 PS (117 bhp) (87 kW)
at 4750 rpm
maximum torque
(Net)
202 Nm (149 ft·lb) (20.6 kgm)
at 3000 rpm
Specific output
(Net)
33.1 kW/litre
45 ps/litre
44.3 bhp/litre
0.73 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(Net)
76.54 Nm/litre
0.93 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication wet sumped
compression ratio 8.25:1
Fuel system 2 SU H6 carbs
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 961.9 kPa (139.5 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings 4
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 439.83 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph) 8.2 s
Acceleration 0-60mph 11.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph) 37.7 s
Standing quarter-mile 18.1 s
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed 179 km/h (111 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
107.35 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.11 PS/kg
78.96 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.08 kW/kg
105.88 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.11 bhp/kg
0.05 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
12.67 kg/kW
21.16 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km
km/litre
UK MPG
US MPG
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carfolio Calculated CO2 ?
VED band (UK)
CO2 Effizienz (DE)
chassis
Engine position front
Engine layout longitudinal
Drive wheels rear wheel drive  
Torque split N/A
Steering
turns lock-to-lock 2.750
Turning circle 10.70 m
Front suspension I.CS.W.ARB.
Rear suspension LA.SE.PR.
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front 5.90 x 15
Tyres rear 5.90 x 15
Brakes F/R Dr/Dr
Front brake diameter 280 mm
Rear brake diameter 280 mm
Braked area
Gearbox 4 speed manual
Top gear ratio 0.77
Final drive ratio 4.13
general
Carfolio.com ID27885
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 23.4
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1957 Austin-Healey 100-6 BN 6 added before December 1995.
Last modified 2013-06-15.

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