1953 Austin-Healey 100 BN1 Specifications

1953 Austin-Healey 100 Engine & Transmission.

Engine:

The Cabriolet version of the 100 model has a 2660 cc (162.3 ci) 8 valve Straight 4 Naturally Aspirated Petrol engine.

Transmission:

This particular Austin-Healey 100 BN1 has a 4 speed / Manual gearbox with the power being delivered through it's RWD system.

1953 Austin-Healey 100 Power & Torque.

Power:

The 1953 Austin-Healey 100 reaches its peak power of 90 bhp (67 kW) @ 4000 rpm.

Torque:

The 1953 Austin-Healey 100 produces torque measuring 150 lb-ft (203.3 Nm) @ 2000 rpm.

Power to Weight:

The 100 weighs around 1025 kg (2259 lb). The 1953 Austin-Healey 100 Power to weight is 87.8 bhp per metric ton or alternatively as 146.3 lb-ft of torque per ton.

1953 Austin-Healey 100 0-60, Top Speed & Quarter Mile

Top Speed:

The 1953 Austin-Healey 100 has a top speed of 108 mph (173.8 kph)

Acceleration:

The 1953 Austin-Healey 100 accelerates 0-60mph (96.6 kph) in 12.80 seconds or 0-100kph in 13.2s. The 1953 Austin-Healey 100 estimated 1/4 mile drag time is 15.45 seconds with a trap speed of 73.9 mph.

1953 100 BN1 Rivals:

• 1990 Volvo 940 2.3 Turbo
• 2014 Audi A1 1.8 TFSI S-TRONIC
• 1957 Mercedes SL Class 300SL Roadster W198

Related Links:

• 1953 100 Rivals List.
• 1953 100: Full Review and Comparisons.
• A Brief History of Austin-Healey
• Compare the 1953 Austin-Healey 100

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