Austin Healey 100/6 BN6

Big Healey at Goodwood Breakfast Club, April 2009

Big Healey at Goodwood Breakfast Club, April 2009

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Big Healey at Goodwood Breakfast Club, April 2009
An Austin Healey 100/6 BN4 from 1958

Austin Healey 100/6 BN6 - key facts

  • First introduced in 1957, the Austin Healey 100/6 BN6 ended production in 1959.
  • The Austin Healey 100/6 BN6 accelerated from 0 to 60mph in 11.2 seconds.
  • The maximum speed of the Austin Healey 100/6 BN6 was 111 mph.
Austin Healey 100/6 BN6 Specifications
From 1957
Until 1959
Bodywork
Dimensions
Length13ft 1in4m
Width5ft 01/2in1.54m
Kerb Weight2435lb/1ton1104kg
Engine
Engine displacement2639cc161cu in
Cylinders6
Cylinder LayoutInline
Valve operationOverhead valve
Power Output117bhp @ 4750rpm115PS @ 4750rpm
Specific Output44bhp/litre0.73bhp/cu in
Torque Output149lbft @ 3000rpm202Nm @ 3000rpm
Specific Torque77Nm/litre
Fuel TypePetrol
Fuel systemTwin Carburettor
Carburettor makeSU
Performance
Power to weight108bhp/ton
Acceleration 0-50mph7.5 seconds
Acceleration 0-60mph11.2 seconds
Standing Qtr mile18.2 seconds
Top speed111mph179km/h
Fuel consumption20.8mpg9km/l
Chassis
Engine locationFront
Engine alignmentLongitudinal
Driven wheelsRear
Front SuspensionIndependent Coil Spring
Rear SuspensionBeam axle half eliptic leaf
BrakesDrums front and rear
Gearbox type4 speed Manual with Overdrive option
Number of gears4
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