These are standard specifications for the 1955 Austin-Healey 100S, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
4 Manual
Chassis # AHS3805
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Chassis # AHS-3504
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Chassis # AHS 3610
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Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Body / Chassis : | Aluminium |
| Price : | $5,000 |
| Weight : | 1965 lbs | 891.309 kg |
Performance
| 0-60 mph : | 7.8 seconds. |
| Top Speed : | 119 mph | 191.471 km/h |
Engine & Transmission
| Inline 4 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 2660 cc | 162.3 cu in. | 2.7 L. |
| Power : | 132 HP (97.152 KW) @ 4700 RPM |
| Torque : | 168 Ft-Lbs (228 NM) @ 2500 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.4 in | 87 mm. |
| Stroke : | 4.4 in | 111 mm. |
| Compression : | 7.5:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 3 |
| Valvetrain : | 8 OHV (2 valves per cylinder) |
| Construction : | Cast-iron block and head |
| 2 SU H4 carburetors | |
4 Manual
Production Figures
| 1955 Austin-Healey 100S | |
| Sport Roadster 2 dr. 2 P : | 50 |
Dimension(s)
Sport Roadster
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| Seating Capacity : | 2 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 148.0 in | 3759 mm. |
| Width : | 60.5 in | 1537 mm. |
| Height : | 49.0 in | 1245 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 90.0 in | 2286 mm. |
| Front Track : | 50.6 in | 1285 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 50.7 in | 1288 mm. |
Handling
| Suspension | |
|---|---|
| Front : Coil springs and anti-roll bar Rear : Rigid axle with semi-elliptic leaf springs and anti-sway bar | |
| Steering | |
|---|---|
| Cam and Lever |
| Tires / Wheels | |
|---|---|
| Tires : | 5.50x15 |
1955 Averages
| Avg. Car Cost : | $1,900 |
| Avg. Household Income : | $4,130 |
| Avg. Home : | $10,950 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.23 |
1955 Austin-Healey 100S FAQs (show)
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What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1955 Austin-Healey 100S?
Q: How fast is the 1955 Austin-Healey 100S? A: The 1955 Austin-Healey 100S has a top speed of 119 mph. Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1955 Austin-Healey 100S? A: The 1955 Austin-Healey 100S has a wheelbase size of 90.00 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1955 Austin-Healey 100S? A: The 1955 Austin-Healey 100S has a length of 148.00 inches.Q: What is the width of the 1955 Austin-Healey 100S? A: The 1955 Austin-Healey 100S has a width of 60.50 inches.Q: How much did the 1955 Austin-Healey 100S cost when new?A: The 1955 Austin-Healey 100S had a base price of approximately $5,000 (USD).Q: What is the bodystyle of the 1955 Austin-Healey 100S? A: The 1955 Austin-Healey 100S was a Sport Roadster.Q: What tires did the 1955 Austin-Healey 100S have? A: The 1955 Austin-Healey 100S had 5.50x15 tires.Q: What engine did the 1955 Austin-Healey 100S have? A: The engine powering the 1955 Austin-Healey 100S was a Inline 4 (2660 cc | 162.3 cu in. | 2.7 L.) with 132 HP (97.152 KW) @ 4700 RPM and 168 Ft-Lbs (228 NM) @ 2500 RPM. Q: What transmission did the 1955 Austin-Healey 100S have? A: The 1955 Austin-Healey 100S had a 4 speed Manual gearbox.