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RMHC Healey Specifications
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| 100 |
1953 |
1956 |
14634 |
|
| 100S |
1954 |
1956 |
55 |
|
| 100-6 |
1956 |
1959 |
15444 |
|
| Sprite Mk I (Frogeye) |
1958 |
1961 |
48987 |
|
| 3000 Mk I |
1959 |
1961 |
13650 |
|
| 3000 Mk II |
1961 |
1963 |
11564 |
|
| Sprite Mk II |
1961 |
1962 |
20450 |
948cc engine |
| Sprite Mk II |
1962 |
1964 |
11215 |
1098cc engine |
| 3000 Mk III |
1964 |
1968 |
17712 |
|
| Sprite Mk III |
1964 |
1966 |
25905 |
|
| Sprite Mk IV |
1966 |
1969 |
20357 |
|
| Sprite Mk V |
1969 |
1971 |
2433 |
|
| Austin-Healey
100-6 through 3000 Mk III |
- Sparkplugs: Champion N12Y or N12YC
- Gap: .025
- Valve Clearance: .012 Cold
- Firing Order: 1-5-3-6-4-2
- Point Gap: .015
- Static Timing: 6 degrees BTDC(100-6), 5 degrees BTDC(3000
Mk I), 10 degrees BTDC(Mks II and III).
Timing pointer is located on timing chain housing. The large
notch on the crankshaft pulley is TDC.
- Float Height: Standard Needle: CV(100-6 and Mk I), DJ(Mk
II), BC(Mk II BJ7), UH(Mk III).
|
|
1953
Austin-Healey 100 |
| bodywork |
| Type |
2S
DHC |
| Number of doors |
2 |
| dimensions
& weights |
| Wheelbase |
2286 mm |
90 in |
|
| Track |
Front |
1245 mm |
49 in |
|
| rear |
1289 mm |
50.7 in |
|
| Overall length |
3848 mm |
151.5 in |
|
| Overall width |
1537 mm |
60.5 in |
|
| Overall height |
1245 mm |
49 in |
|
| Ground clearance |
152 mm |
6 in |
|
| Curb weight |
953 kg |
2101 lb |
|
Weight distribution
(Front) |
50.00 % |
| Fuel capacity |
54.6
litres |
12
UK Gal |
14.4
US Gal |
| aerodynamics |
| Drag coefficient |
|
| Frontal Area |
1.54 m2 |
| Cx |
|
| engine |
| Manufacturer |
Austin |
| Type |
S-4 |
OHV
8 valves total
2 valves per cylinder |
| Bore ×
stroke |
87.30mm
× 111.10mm |
| 3.44 in
× 4.37 in |
| Bore/Stroke ratio |
0.79 |
| Displacement |
2660
cc
(162.323 cu in) |
| Coolant |
Water |
| Engine manufacturer |
Austin |
| Main bearings |
|
| Compression ratio |
7.50:1 |
| Fuel system |
2 SU
carbs |
| Aspiration |
Normal |
| Compressor type |
N/A |
| Intercooler |
None |
| Max. output |
90.0 bhp
(67.1 kW)
@4000 rpm |
| Max. torque |
195.0 nm
(144 lbft) (19.9 kgm)
@2500 rpm |
| Specific
output |
33.8 bhp/litre |
| 0.55 bhp/cu
in |
| performance |
| Note: |
A
value of -1 means that
the car cannot attain that speed. |
| 0-50mph (80 km/h) |
7.60s |
| 0-60mph |
10.30s |
| 0-100km/h |
|
| 0-100mph |
|
80-120km/h
(50-70mph)
in top |
|
| 0-Quarter-mile |
17.50s |
| 0-Kilometre |
|
| Top speed |
185 km/h |
| Power-to-weight |
94.44 bhp/ton |
| chassis |
| Engine location |
Front |
| Engine alignment |
Longitudinal |
| Steering |
|
Turns
lock-to-lock |
|
| Turning circle |
9.10 m |
| Suspension |
Front |
I.CS.W.ARB. |
| Rear |
LA.SE. |
| Brakes Front/Rear |
Dr/Dr |
| Braked area |
|
| Transmission |
4M |
| Drive |
RWD |
| Top gear ratio |
0.76 |
| Final drive ratio |
4.13 |
|
1956
Austin-Healey 100-6 |
| bodywork |
| Type |
2+2
DHC |
| Number of doors |
2 |
| dimensions
& weights |
| Wheelbase |
2337 mm |
92 in |
|
| Track |
Front |
1238
mm |
48.7 in |
|
| rear |
1270 mm |
50 in |
|
| Overall
length |
4001 mm |
157.5 in |
|
| Overall width |
1537 mm |
60.5 in |
|
| Overall height |
1245 mm |
49 in |
|
| Ground clearance |
140 mm |
5.5 in |
|
| Curb weight |
1124 kg |
2478 lb |
|
Weight
distribution
(Front) |
49.00
% |
| Fuel capacity |
54.6
litres |
12
UK Gal |
14.4
US Gal |
| aerodynamics |
| Drag
coefficient |
|
| Frontal Area |
1.54
m2 |
| Cx |
|
| engine |
| Manufacturer |
Austin |
| Type |
S-6 |
OHV
12 valves total
2 valves per cylinder |
| Bore
× stroke |
79.37mm
× 88.90mm |
| 3.12
in × 3.5 in |
| Bore/Stroke
ratio |
0.89 |
| Displacement |
2639
cc
(161.042 cu in) |
| Coolant |
Water |
| Engine
manufacturer |
Austin |
| Main bearings |
|
| Compression
ratio |
8.25:1 |
| Fuel system |
2
SU carbs |
| Aspiration |
Normal |
| Compressor type |
N/A |
| Intercooler |
None |
| Max. output |
102.0
bhp (76.1 kW)
@4600 rpm |
| Max. torque |
193.0
nm (142 lbft) (19.7 kgm)
@2400 rpm |
| Specific
output |
38.7
bhp/litre |
| 0.63
bhp/cu in |
| performance |
| Note: |
A
value of -1 means that
the car cannot attain that speed. |
| 0-50mph (80
km/h) |
9.30s |
| 0-60mph |
12.90s |
| 0-100km/h |
|
| 0-100mph |
|
80-120km/h
(50-70mph)
in top |
|
| 0-Quarter-mile |
18.80s |
| 0-Kilometre |
|
| Top speed |
165
km/h |
| Power-to-weight |
90.75
bhp/ton |
| chassis |
| Engine location |
Front |
| Engine alignment |
Longitudinal |
| Steering |
cam
& peg |
Turns
lock-to-lock |
2.750 |
| Turning circle |
10.70
m |
| Suspension |
Front |
I.CS.W.ARB. |
| Rear |
LA.SE.PR. |
| Brakes
Front/Rear |
Dr/Dr |
| Braked area |
|
| Transmission |
4M |
| Drive |
RWD |
| Top gear ratio |
0.77 |
| Final drive
ratio |
4.13 |
|
|
1958
Austin-Healey Sprite |
| bodywork |
| Type |
2S
DHC |
| Number of doors |
2 |
| dimensions
& weights |
| Wheelbase |
2032 mm |
80 in |
|
| Track |
Front |
1162
mm |
45.7 in |
|
| rear |
1137 mm |
44.8 in |
|
| Overall
length |
3493 mm |
137.5 in |
|
| Overall width |
1346 mm |
53 in |
|
| Overall height |
1264 mm |
49.8 in |
|
| Ground clearance |
127 mm |
5 in |
|
| Curb weight |
664 kg |
1464 lb |
|
Weight
distribution
(Front) |
54.00
% |
| Fuel capacity |
27.3
litres |
6
UK Gal |
7.2
US Gal |
| aerodynamics |
| Drag
coefficient |
|
| Frontal Area |
1.24
m2 |
| Cx |
|
| engine |
| Manufacturer |
BMC |
| Type |
S-4 |
OHV
8 valves total
2 valves per cylinder |
| Bore
× stroke |
62.90mm
× 76.20mm |
| 2.48
in × 3 in |
| Bore/Stroke
ratio |
0.83 |
| Displacement |
948
cc
(57.851 cu in) |
| Coolant |
Water |
| Engine
manufacturer |
BMC |
| Main bearings |
5 |
| Compression
ratio |
8.30:1 |
| Fuel system |
2
SU carbs |
| Aspiration |
Normal |
| Compressor type |
N/A |
| Intercooler |
None |
Max. output
(Net) |
45.0
bhp (33.6 kW)
@5500 rpm |
Max. torque
(Net) |
71.0
nm (52 lbft) (7.2 kgm)
@3000 rpm |
| Specific
output |
47.5
bhp/litre |
| 0.78
bhp/cu in |
| performance |
| Note: |
A
value of -1 means that
the car cannot attain that speed. |
| 0-50mph (80
km/h) |
13.70s |
| 0-60mph |
20.90s |
| 0-100km/h |
|
| 0-100mph |
-1.00s |
80-120km/h
(50-70mph)
in top |
|
| 0-Quarter-mile |
21.70s |
| 0-Kilometre |
|
| Top speed |
129
km/h |
| Power-to-weight |
67.77
bhp/ton |
| chassis |
| Engine location |
Front |
| Engine alignment |
Longitudinal |
| Steering |
rack
& pinion |
Turns
lock-to-lock |
2.500 |
| Turning circle |
9.80
m |
| Suspension |
Front |
I.CS.W. |
| Rear |
LA.QE.ARB. |
| Brakes
Front/Rear |
Dr/Dr |
| Braked area |
|
| Transmission |
4M |
| Drive |
RWD |
| Top gear ratio |
1.00 |
| Final drive
ratio |
4.22 |
|
|
1961
Austin-Healey 3000 Mk II |
| bodywork |
| Type |
2+2
DHC |
| Number of doors |
2 |
| dimensions
& weights |
| Wheelbase |
2337 mm |
92 in |
|
| Track |
Front |
1328
mm |
52.3 in |
|
| rear |
1270 mm |
50 in |
|
| Overall
length |
4001 mm |
157.5 in |
|
| Overall width |
1537 mm |
60.5 in |
|
| Overall height |
1245 mm |
49 in |
|
| Ground clearance |
114 mm |
4.5 in |
|
| Curb weight |
1158 kg |
2553 lb |
|
Weight
distribution
(Front) |
48.80
% |
| Fuel capacity |
54.6
litres |
12
UK Gal |
14.4
US Gal |
| aerodynamics |
| Drag
coefficient |
|
| Frontal Area |
|
| Cx |
|
| engine |
| Manufacturer |
Austin |
| Type |
S-6 |
OHV
12 valves total
2 valves per cylinder |
| Bore
× stroke |
83.36mm
× 88.90mm |
| 3.28
in × 3.5 in |
| Bore/Stroke
ratio |
0.94 |
| Displacement |
2912
cc
(177.701 cu in) |
| Coolant |
Water |
| Engine
manufacturer |
Austin |
| Main bearings |
|
| Compression
ratio |
9.00:1 |
| Fuel system |
3
SU carbs |
| Aspiration |
Normal |
| Compressor type |
N/A |
| Intercooler |
None |
Max. output
(Net) |
132.0
bhp (98.4 kW)
@4750 rpm |
Max. torque
(Net) |
226.0
nm (167 lbft) (23 kgm)
@3000 rpm |
| Specific
output |
45.3
bhp/litre |
| 0.74
bhp/cu in |
| performance |
| Note: |
A
value of -1 means that
the car cannot attain that speed. |
| 0-50mph (80
km/h) |
9.30s |
| 0-60mph |
11.50s |
| 0-100km/h |
|
| 0-100mph |
36.90s |
80-120km/h
(50-70mph)
in top |
|
| 0-Quarter-mile |
18.80s |
| 0-Kilometre |
|
| Top speed |
181
km/h |
| Power-to-weight |
113.99
bhp/ton |
| chassis |
| Engine location |
Front |
| Engine alignment |
Longitudinal |
| Steering |
cam
& peg |
Turns
lock-to-lock |
3.250 |
| Turning circle |
11.10
m |
| Suspension |
Front |
I.W.CS.ARB. |
| Rear |
LA.SE.PR. |
| Brakes
Front/Rear |
Di/Dr |
| Braked area |
|
| Transmission |
4OD |
| Drive |
RWD |
| Top gear ratio |
0.82 |
| Final drive
ratio |
3.91 |
|
|
1964
Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III |
| bodywork |
| Type |
2+2
DHC |
| Number of doors |
2 |
| dimensions
& weights |
| Wheelbase |
2330 mm |
91.7 in |
|
| Track |
Front |
1238
mm |
48.7 in |
|
| rear |
1270 mm |
50 in |
|
| Overall
length |
4001 mm |
157.5 in |
|
| Overall width |
1524 mm |
60 in |
|
| Overall height |
1238 mm |
48.7 in |
|
| Ground clearance |
114 mm |
4.5 in |
|
| Curb weight |
1180 kg |
2601 lb |
|
Weight
distribution
(Front) |
52.00
% |
| Fuel capacity |
54.6
litres |
12
UK Gal |
14.4
US Gal |
| aerodynamics |
| Drag
coefficient |
|
| Frontal Area |
|
| Cx |
|
| engine |
| Manufacturer |
Austin |
| Type |
S-6 |
OHV
12 valves total
2 valves per cylinder |
| Bore
× stroke |
83.36mm
× 88.90mm |
| 3.28
in × 3.5 in |
| Bore/Stroke
ratio |
0.94 |
| Displacement |
2912
cc
(177.701 cu in) |
| Coolant |
Water |
| Engine
manufacturer |
Austin |
| Main bearings |
|
| Compression
ratio |
9.00:1 |
| Fuel system |
2
SU carbs |
| Aspiration |
Normal |
| Compressor type |
N/A |
| Intercooler |
None |
Max. output
(Net) |
148.0
bhp (110.4 kW)
@5250 rpm |
Max. torque
(Net) |
224.0
nm (165 lbft) (22.8 kgm)
@3500 rpm |
| Specific
output |
50.8
bhp/litre |
| 0.83
bhp/cu in |
| performance |
| Note: |
A
value of -1 means that
the car cannot attain that speed. |
| 0-50mph (80
km/h) |
|
| 0-60mph |
|
| 0-100km/h |
|
| 0-100mph |
|
80-120km/h
(50-70mph)
in top |
|
| 0-Quarter-mile |
|
| 0-Kilometre |
|
| Top speed |
|
| Power-to-weight |
125.42
bhp/ton |
| chassis |
| Engine location |
Front |
| Engine alignment |
Longitudinal |
| Steering |
cam
& peg |
Turns
lock-to-lock |
3.000 |
| Turning circle |
10.60
m |
| Suspension |
Front |
I.W.CS.ARB. |
| Rear |
LA.SE.PR. |
| Brakes
Front/Rear |
Di/Dr |
| Braked area |
|
| Transmission |
4M |
| Drive |
RWD |
| Top gear ratio |
1.00 |
| Final drive
ratio |
3.55 |
|
|
1967
Austin-Healey Sprite IV |
| bodywork |
| Type |
2S
DHC |
| Number of doors |
2 |
| dimensions
& weights |
| Wheelbase |
2032 mm |
80 in |
|
| Track |
Front |
1175
mm |
46.3 in |
|
| rear |
1137 mm |
44.8 in |
|
| Overall
length |
3493 mm |
137.5 in |
|
| Overall width |
1397 mm |
55 in |
|
| Overall height |
1226 mm |
48.3 in |
|
| Ground clearance |
127 mm |
5 in |
|
| Curb weight |
714 kg |
1574 lb |
|
Weight
distribution
(Front) |
|
| Fuel capacity |
27.3
litres |
6
UK Gal |
7.2
US Gal |
| aerodynamics |
| Drag
coefficient |
|
| Frontal Area |
|
| Cx |
|
| engine |
| Manufacturer |
BMC |
| Type |
S-4 |
OHV
8 valves total
2 valves per cylinder |
| Bore
× stroke |
70.60mm
× 81.30mm |
| 2.78
in × 3.2 in |
| Bore/Stroke
ratio |
0.87 |
| Displacement |
1275
cc
(77.805 cu in) |
| Coolant |
Water |
| Engine
manufacturer |
BMC |
| Main bearings |
3 |
| Compression
ratio |
8.80:1 |
| Fuel system |
2
SU carbs |
| Aspiration |
Normal |
| Compressor type |
N/A |
| Intercooler |
None |
Max. output
(DIN) |
64.0
bhp (47.7 kW)
@5800 rpm |
Max. torque
(DIN) |
98.0
nm (72 lbft) (10 kgm)
@3000 rpm |
| Specific
output |
50.2
bhp/litre |
| 0.82
bhp/cu in |
| performance |
| Note: |
A
value of -1 means that
the car cannot attain that speed. |
| 0-50mph (80
km/h) |
|
| 0-60mph |
|
| 0-100km/h |
|
| 0-100mph |
|
80-120km/h
(50-70mph)
in top |
|
| 0-Quarter-mile |
|
| 0-Kilometre |
|
| Top speed |
|
| Power-to-weight |
89.64
bhp/ton |
| chassis |
| Engine location |
Front |
| Engine alignment |
Longitudinal |
| Steering |
rack
& pinion |
Turns
lock-to-lock |
2.300 |
| Turning circle |
9.50
m |
| Suspension |
Front |
I.W.CS. |
| Rear |
LA.SE. |
| Brakes
Front/Rear |
Di/Dr |
| Braked area |
|
| Transmission |
4M |
| Drive |
RWD |
| Top gear ratio |
1.00 |
| Final drive
ratio |
4.22 |
|
|
|
1955
Austin-Healey 100S |
| bodywork |
| Type |
2S
DHC |
| Number of doors |
2 |
| dimensions
& weights |
| Wheelbase |
2286 mm |
90 in |
|
| Track |
Front |
1289 mm |
50.7 in |
|
| rear |
1289 mm |
50.7 in |
|
| Overall length |
3759 mm |
148 in |
|
| Overall width |
1537 mm |
60.5 in |
|
| Overall height |
|
|
|
| Ground clearance |
|
|
|
| Curb weight |
851 kg |
1876 lb |
|
Weight distribution
(Front) |
51.00 % |
| Fuel capacity |
109.1
litres |
24
UK Gal |
28.8
US Gal |
| aerodynamics |
| Drag coefficient |
|
| Frontal Area |
|
| Cx |
|
| engine |
| Manufacturer |
Austin |
| Type |
S-4 |
OHV
8 valves total
2 valves per cylinder |
| Bore ×
stroke |
87.30mm
× 111.10mm |
| 3.44 in
× 4.37 in |
| Bore/Stroke ratio |
0.79 |
| Displacement |
2660
cc
(162.323 cu in) |
| Coolant |
Water |
| Engine manufacturer |
Austin |
| Main bearings |
|
| Compression ratio |
8.30:1 |
| Fuel system |
2 SU
carbs |
| Aspiration |
Normal |
| Compressor type |
N/A |
| Intercooler |
None |
| Max. output |
132.0 bhp
(98.4 kW)
@4750 rpm |
| Max. torque |
228.0 nm
(168 lbft) (23.3 kgm)
@2500 rpm |
| Specific
output |
49.6 bhp/litre |
| 0.81 bhp/cu
in |
| performance |
| Note: |
A
value of -1 means that
the car cannot attain that speed. |
| 0-50mph (80 km/h) |
5.60s |
| 0-60mph |
7.80s |
| 0-100km/h |
|
| 0-100mph |
24.40s |
80-120km/h
(50-70mph)
in top |
|
| 0-Quarter-mile |
16.10s |
| 0-Kilometre |
|
| Top speed |
190 km/h |
| Power-to-weight |
155.11
bhp/ton |
| chassis |
| Engine location |
Front |
| Engine alignment |
Longitudinal |
| Steering |
|
Turns
lock-to-lock |
|
| Turning circle |
10.70 m |
| Suspension |
Front |
I.CS.W.ARB. |
| Rear |
LA.SE. |
| Brakes Front/Rear |
Dr/Dr |
| Braked area |
|
| Transmission |
4M |
| Drive |
RWD |
| Top gear ratio |
|
| Final drive ratio |
2.92 |
|
1957
Austin-Healey 100-6 |
| bodywork |
| Type |
2+2
DHC |
| Number of doors |
2 |
| dimensions
& weights |
| Wheelbase |
2337 mm |
92 in |
|
| Track |
Front |
1238
mm |
48.7 in |
|
| rear |
1270 mm |
50 in |
|
| Overall
length |
4001 mm |
157.5 in |
|
| Overall width |
1537 mm |
60.5 in |
|
| Overall height |
1245 mm |
49 in |
|
| Ground clearance |
140 mm |
5.5 in |
|
| Curb weight |
1105 kg |
2436 lb |
|
Weight
distribution
(Front) |
49.00
% |
| Fuel capacity |
54.6
litres |
12
UK Gal |
14.4
US Gal |
| aerodynamics |
| Drag
coefficient |
|
| Frontal Area |
1.54
m2 |
| Cx |
|
| engine |
| Manufacturer |
Austin |
| Type |
S-6 |
OHV
12 valves total
2 valves per cylinder |
| Bore
× stroke |
79.37mm
× 88.90mm |
| 3.12
in × 3.5 in |
| Bore/Stroke
ratio |
0.89 |
| Displacement |
2639
cc
(161.042 cu in) |
| Coolant |
Water |
| Engine
manufacturer |
Austin |
| Main bearings |
|
| Compression
ratio |
8.25:1 |
| Fuel system |
2
SU carbs |
| Aspiration |
Normal |
| Compressor type |
N/A |
| Intercooler |
None |
Max. output
(Net) |
117.0
bhp (87.2 kW)
@4750 rpm |
Max. torque
(Net) |
202.0
nm (149 lbft) (20.6 kgm)
@3000 rpm |
| Specific
output |
44.3
bhp/litre |
| 0.73
bhp/cu in |
| performance |
| Note: |
A
value of -1 means that
the car cannot attain that speed. |
| 0-50mph (80
km/h) |
8.20s |
| 0-60mph |
11.20s |
| 0-100km/h |
|
| 0-100mph |
37.70s |
80-120km/h
(50-70mph)
in top |
|
| 0-Quarter-mile |
18.10s |
| 0-Kilometre |
|
| Top speed |
179
km/h |
| Power-to-weight |
105.88
bhp/ton |
| chassis |
| Engine location |
Front |
| Engine alignment |
Longitudinal |
| Steering |
cam
& peg |
Turns
lock-to-lock |
2.750 |
| Turning circle |
10.70
m |
| Suspension |
Front |
I.CS.W.ARB. |
| Rear |
LA.SE.PR. |
| Brakes
Front/Rear |
Dr/Dr |
| Braked area |
|
| Transmission |
4M |
| Drive |
RWD |
| Top gear ratio |
0.77 |
| Final drive
ratio |
4.1 |
|
|
1959
Austin-Healey 3000 Mk I |
| bodywork |
| Type |
2+2
DHC |
| Number of doors |
2 |
| dimensions
& weights |
| Wheelbase |
2337 mm |
92 in |
|
| Track |
Front |
1328
mm |
52.3 in |
|
| rear |
1270 mm |
50 in |
|
| Overall
length |
4001 mm |
157.5 in |
|
| Overall width |
1537 mm |
60.5 in |
|
| Overall height |
1245 mm |
49 in |
|
| Ground clearance |
117 mm |
4.6 in |
|
| Curb weight |
1143 kg |
2520 lb |
|
Weight
distribution
(Front) |
47.30
% |
| Fuel capacity |
54.6
litres |
12
UK Gal |
14.4
US Gal |
| aerodynamics |
| Drag
coefficient |
|
| Frontal Area |
1.55
m2 |
| Cx |
|
| engine |
| Manufacturer |
Austin |
| Type |
S-6 |
OHV
12 valves total
2 valves per cylinder |
| Bore
× stroke |
83.36mm
× 88.90mm |
| 3.28
in × 3.5 in |
| Bore/Stroke
ratio |
0.94 |
| Displacement |
2912
cc
(177.701 cu in) |
| Coolant |
Water |
| Engine
manufacturer |
Austin |
| Main bearings |
|
| Compression
ratio |
9.03:1 |
| Fuel system |
2
SU carbs |
| Aspiration |
Normal |
| Compressor type |
N/A |
| Intercooler |
None |
Max. output
(Net) |
124.0
bhp (92.5 kW)
@4600 rpm |
Max. torque
(Net) |
237.0
nm (175 lbft) (24.2 kgm)
@3000 rpm |
| Specific
output |
42.6
bhp/litre |
| 0.7
bhp/cu in |
| performance |
| Note: |
A
value of -1 means that
the car cannot attain that speed. |
| 0-50mph (80
km/h) |
8.00s |
| 0-60mph |
11.40s |
| 0-100km/h |
|
| 0-100mph |
32.80s |
80-120km/h
(50-70mph)
in top |
|
| 0-Quarter-mile |
17.90s |
| 0-Kilometre |
|
| Top speed |
183
km/h |
| Power-to-weight |
108.49
bhp/ton |
| chassis |
| Engine location |
Front |
| Engine alignment |
Longitudinal |
| Steering |
cam
& peg |
Turns
lock-to-lock |
3.000 |
| Turning circle |
10.80
m |
| Suspension |
Front |
I.W.CS.ARB. |
| Rear |
LA.SE.PR. |
| Brakes
Front/Rear |
Di/Dr |
| Braked area |
|
| Transmission |
4OD |
| Drive |
RWD |
| Top gear ratio |
0.82 |
| Final drive
ratio |
3.91 |
|
|
1961
Austin-Healey Sprite Mark II |
| bodywork |
| Type |
2S
DHC |
| Number of doors |
2 |
| dimensions
& weights |
| Wheelbase |
2032 mm |
80 in |
|
| Track |
Front |
1162
mm |
45.7 in |
|
| rear |
1137 mm |
44.8 in |
|
| Overall
length |
3454 mm |
136 in |
|
| Overall width |
1346 mm |
53 in |
|
| Overall height |
1264 mm |
49.8 in |
|
| Ground clearance |
127 mm |
5 in |
|
| Curb weight |
700 kg |
1543 lb |
|
Weight
distribution
(Front) |
51.40
% |
| Fuel capacity |
27.3
litres |
6
UK Gal |
7.2
US Gal |
| aerodynamics |
| Drag
coefficient |
|
| Frontal Area |
1.24
m2 |
| Cx |
|
| engine |
| Manufacturer |
BMC |
| Type |
S-4 |
OHV
8 valves total
2 valves per cylinder |
| Bore
× stroke |
62.90mm
× 76.20mm |
| 2.48
in × 3 in |
| Bore/Stroke
ratio |
0.83 |
| Displacement |
948
cc
(57.851 cu in) |
| Coolant |
Water |
| Engine
manufacturer |
BMC |
| Main bearings |
5 |
| Compression
ratio |
9.00:1 |
| Fuel system |
2
SU carbs |
| Aspiration |
Normal |
| Compressor type |
N/A |
| Intercooler |
None |
Max. output
(Net) |
46.5
bhp (34.7 kW)
@5500 rpm |
Max. torque
(Net) |
72.0
nm (53 lbft) (7.3 kgm)
@2750 rpm |
| Specific
output |
49.1
bhp/litre |
| 0.8
bhp/cu in |
| performance |
| Note: |
A
value of -1 means that
the car cannot attain that speed. |
| 0-50mph (80
km/h) |
13.80s |
| 0-60mph |
19.80s |
| 0-100km/h |
|
| 0-100mph |
-1.00s |
80-120km/h
(50-70mph)
in top |
|
| 0-Quarter-mile |
21.80s |
| 0-Kilometre |
|
| Top speed |
137
km/h |
| Power-to-weight |
66.43
bhp/ton |
| chassis |
| Engine location |
Front |
| Engine alignment |
Longitudinal |
| Steering |
|
Turns
lock-to-lock |
|
| Turning circle |
9.80
m |
| Suspension |
Front |
I.CS.W. |
| Rear |
LA.QE.ARB. |
| Brakes
Front/Rear |
Dr/Dr |
| Braked area |
|
| Transmission |
4M |
| Drive |
RWD |
| Top gear ratio |
1.00 |
| Final drive
ratio |
4.22 |
|
|
1964
Austin-Healey Sprite Mark III |
| bodywork |
| Type |
2S
DHC |
| Number of doors |
|
| dimensions
& weights |
| Wheelbase |
2032 mm |
80 in |
|
| Track |
Front |
1162
mm |
45.7 in |
|
| rear |
1137 mm |
44.8 in |
|
| Overall
length |
3461 mm |
136.3 in |
|
| Overall width |
1346 mm |
53 in |
|
| Overall height |
1264 mm |
49.8 in |
|
| Ground clearance |
127 mm |
5 in |
|
| Curb weight |
714 kg |
1574 lb |
|
Weight
distribution
(Front) |
52.40
% |
| Fuel capacity |
27.3
litres |
6
UK Gal |
7.2
US Gal |
| aerodynamics |
| Drag
coefficient |
|
| Frontal Area |
|
| Cx |
|
| engine |
| Manufacturer |
BMC |
| Type |
S-4 |
OHV
8 valves total
2 valves per cylinder |
| Bore
× stroke |
64.60mm
× 83.70mm |
| 2.54
in × 3.3 in |
| Bore/Stroke
ratio |
0.77 |
| Displacement |
1098
cc
(67.004 cu in) |
| Coolant |
Water |
| Engine
manufacturer |
BMC |
| Main bearings |
5 |
| Compression
ratio |
9.00:1 |
| Fuel system |
2
SU carbs |
| Aspiration |
Normal |
| Compressor type |
N/A |
| Intercooler |
None |
Max. output
(Net) |
59.0
bhp (44 kW)
@5750 rpm |
Max. torque
(Net) |
84.0
nm (62 lbft) (8.6 kgm)
@3250 rpm |
| Specific
output |
53.7
bhp/litre |
| 0.88
bhp/cu in |
| performance |
| Note: |
A
value of -1 means that
the car cannot attain that speed. |
| 0-50mph (80
km/h) |
|
| 0-60mph |
|
| 0-100km/h |
|
| 0-100mph |
|
80-120km/h
(50-70mph)
in top |
|
| 0-Quarter-mile |
|
| 0-Kilometre |
|
| Top speed |
|
| Power-to-weight |
82.63
bhp/ton |
| chassis |
| Engine location |
Front |
| Engine alignment |
Longitudinal |
| Steering |
rack
& pinion |
Turns
lock-to-lock |
|
| Turning circle |
|
| Suspension |
Front |
I.CS.W. |
| Rear |
LA.QE.ARB. |
| Brakes
Front/Rear |
Di/Dr |
| Braked area |
|
| Transmission |
4M |
| Drive |
RWD |
| Top gear ratio |
1.00 |
| Final drive
ratio |
4.22 |
|
|
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