1953 Healey Nash-Healey Le Mans Hardtop specifications

1953 Healey Nash-Healey Le Mans Hardtop data
 
bodywork
Body type2 seater fixed-head coupé
Number of doors2
DesignerPininfarina
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2743 mm 108 inches
Track/tread (front) 1346 mm 53 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1394 mm 54.9 inches
Length 4585 mm 180.5 inches
Width 1673 mm 65.9 inches
Height 1397 mm 55 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.67
Kerb weight 1347 kg 2970 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 75.8 litres 16.7 [20] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer Nash
Engine code LeMans Dual Jetfire
Cylinders Straight 6
Capacity 4.1 litre
4138 cc
(252.516 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 88.9 × 111.1 mm
3.5 × 4.37 in
Bore/stroke ratio 0.8
Valve gear overhead valve (OHV)
2 valves per cylinder
12 valves in total
maximum power output 142 PS (140 bhp) (104 kW)
at 4000 rpm
maximum torque 312 Nm (230 ft·lb) (31.8 kgm)
at 2000 rpm
Specific output 25.2 kW/litre
34.3 ps/litre
33.8 bhp/litre
0.55 bhp/cu in
Specific torque 75.4 Nm/litre
0.91 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction cast iron block; aluminium head
Lubrication wet sumped
compression ratio 8:1
Fuel system 2 Ca carbs
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 947.5 kPa (137.4 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings 7
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 689.67 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
105.38 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.11 PS/kg
77.5 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.08 kW/kg
103.93 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.1 bhp/kg
0.05 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
12.9 kg/kW
21.55 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
Turning circle
Front suspension I.CS.ARB.
Rear suspension LA.CS.
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front 6.40-15
Tyres rear 6.40-15
Brakes F/R Dr/Dr-S
Front brake diameter 254 mm
Rear brake diameter 254 mm
Braked area
Gearbox 3 speed manual
Top gear ratio
Final drive ratio 4.10
general
Carfolio.com ID141889
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 29.4
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1953 Healey Nash-Healey Le Mans Hardtop added 2006-05-29.
Last modified 2013-02-28.