Austin Healey 100M BN1

Austin Healey 100M BN1 - key facts

Austin Healey 100M BN1 Specifications
From	1955
Until	1956
Bodywork
Dimensions
Length	12ft 9in	3.91m
Width	5ft 01/2in	1.54m
Kerb Weight	2150lb/0.96ton	975kg
Engine
Engine displacement	2660cc	162cu in
Cylinders	4
Cylinder Layout	Inline
Valve operation	Overhead valve
Power Output	110bhp @ 4500rpm	108PS @ 4500rpm
Specific Output	41bhp/litre	0.68bhp/cu in
Torque Output	143lbft @ 2600rpm	194Nm @ 2600rpm
Specific Torque	73Nm/litre
Fuel Type	Petrol
Fuel system	Twin Carburettor
Carburettor make	SU
Performance
Power to weight	115bhp/ton
Chassis
Engine location	Front
Engine alignment	Longitudinal
Driven wheels	Rear
Front Suspension	Independent Coil Spring
Rear Suspension	Beam axle half eliptic leaf
Brakes	Drums front and rear
Gearbox type	4 speed Manual with Overdrive option
Number of gears	4