1946 Healey Elliot

The Healey Elliot is a rear wheel drive road car, with its engine located in the front, and a 2 door saloon (sedan) bodyshell. The power is produced by a naturally aspirated engine of 2.4 litre capacity. This powerplant features overhead valve valve gear, 4 cylinder layout, and 2 valves per cylinder. It produces 104 bhp (105 PS/78 kW) of power at 4500 rpm, and maximum torque of 179 N·m (132 lb·ft/18.3 kgm) at 3000 rpm. A 4 speed manual gearbox delivers the power to the wheels. The Healey Elliot weighs a claimed 1143 kg at the kerb. Its maximum speed stated is 164 km/h, which is 102 mph.
Full specs

Body type
2 door sedan/saloon with 4/5 seats
Length
4267 mm
Weight
1143 kg
Engine type
naturally aspirated petrol
Engine size
2.4 litre
Cylinders
4, Straight
Power
105 PS / 104 bhp / 78 kW @ 4500 rpm
Torque
179 Nm / 132 ft.lb / 18.3 kgm @ 3000 rpm
Acceleration
0-60 mph 12.3 s
Top speed
164 km/h / 102 mph

1946 Healey Elliot specifications

1946 Healey Elliot data
bodywork
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Body type	4/5 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors	2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase	2591 mm	102 inches
Track/tread (front)	1372 mm	54 inches
Track/tread (rear)	1346 mm	53 inches
Length	4267 mm	168 inches
Width	1665 mm	65.6 inches
Height	1473 mm	58 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio	1.65
Kerb weight	1143 kg	2520 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type	naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer	Riley
Engine code
Cylinders	Straight 4
Capacity	2.4 litre 2443 cc (149.081 cu in)
Bore × Stroke	80.5 × 120 mm 3.17 × 4.72 in
Bore/stroke ratio	0.67
Valve gear	overhead valve (OHV) 2 valves per cylinder 8 valves in total
maximum power output	105 PS (104 bhp) (78 kW) at 4500 rpm
maximum torque	179 Nm (132 ft·lb) (18.3 kgm) at 3000 rpm
Specific output	31.7 kW/litre 43.2 ps/litre 42.6 bhp/litre 0.7 bhp/cu in
Specific torque	73.27 Nm/litre 0.89 ft·lb/cu³
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio	6.5:1
Fuel system
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)	920.7 kPa (133.5 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant	Water
Unitary capacity	610.75 cc
Aspiration	Normal
Compressor	N/A
Intercooler	None
Catalytic converter	N
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)
Acceleration 0-60mph	12.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed	164 km/h (102 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio	Higher is better 92.25 PS/tonne (1000 kg) 0.09 PS/kg 67.85 kW/tonne (1000 kg) 0.07 kW/kg 90.99 bhp/tonne (1000 kg) 0.09 bhp/kg 0.04 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio	Lower is better 14.74 kg/kW 24.62 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km
km/litre
UK MPG
US MPG
Carbon dioxide emissions
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
Turning circle
Front suspension	I.CS.TA.
Rear suspension	LA.TT.CS.
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front
Tyres rear
Brakes F/R
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox	4 speed manual
Top gear ratio
Final drive ratio
general
Carfolio.com ID	89243
Production total	101
Model code
RAC rating	16.1
Insurance classification	No information available
Tax band	No information available
1946 Healey Elliot added 2002-01-02. Last modified 2013-02-28.