1950 Healey Tickford Saloon specifications

1950 Healey Tickford Saloon data
 
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater fixed-head coupé
Number of doors2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2590 mm 102 inches
Track/tread (front) 1372 mm 54 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1397 mm 55 inches
Length 4496 mm 177 inches
Width 1702 mm 67 inches
Height 1397 mm 55 inches
Ground clearance 178 mm 7 inches
length:wheelbase ratio 1.74
Kerb weight 1346 kg 2967 lb
Weight distribution 50.6% front
fuel tank capacity 72.7 litres 16 [19.2] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area 1.97
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 107 PS (106 bhp) (79 kW)
at 4800 rpm
maximum torque 184 Nm (136 ft·lb) (18.8 kgm)
at 3000 rpm
Specific output 32.4 kW/litre
44 ps/litre
43.4 bhp/litre
0.71 bhp/cu in
Specific torque 75.32 Nm/litre
0.91 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio 6.9:1
Fuel system 2 SU carbs
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 946.5 kPa (137.3 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) 10.5 s
Acceleration 0-60mph 14.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile 19.3 s
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed 164 km/h (102 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
79.85 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.08 PS/kg
58.73 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.06 kW/kg
78.75 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.08 bhp/kg
0.04 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
17.03 kg/kW
28.44 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 2.500
Turning circle 10.40 m
Front suspension I.CS.TrLi.
Rear suspension LA.CS.TA.PR.
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front 6.40-15
Tyres rear 6.40-15
Brakes F/R Dr/Dr
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox 4 speed manual
Top gear ratio 1
Final drive ratio 3.77
general
Carfolio.com ID59037
Production total 224
Model code
RAC rating 16.1
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1950 Healey Tickford Saloon added before December 1995.
Last modified 2013-02-28.
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