These are standard specifications for the 1955 Austin-Healey 100, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
4 Manual , 3 Manual with Overdrive
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Engine # 1B227462M
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Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Production Years for Series : | 1953 - 1955 |
| Price : | $2,984-$5,000 |
| Weight : | 2130 lbs | 966.152 kg |
| MPG Highway : | 25 |
Performance
| 0-60 mph : | 10.5 seconds. |
| 1/4 Mile : | 17.5 seconds |
| Top Speed : | 106 mph | 170.554 km/h |
Engine & Transmission
| Inline 4 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 2658 cc | 162.2 cu in. | 2.7 L. |
| Power : | 90 BHP (66.24 KW) @ 4000 RPM |
| Torque : | 150 Ft-Lbs (203 NM) @ 2000 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.4 in | 87 mm. |
| Stroke : | 4.4 in | 111 mm. |
| Main Bearings : | 3 |
| Construction : | Cast-iron block and head |
| 2 SU H4 carburetors | |
4 Manual , 3 Manual with Overdrive
Production Figures
| 1955 Austin-Healey 100 | |
| 100M Roadster 2 dr. 2 P : | 1,159 |
| 100S Sport Roadster 2 dr. 2 P : | 50 |
| Sport Roadster 2 dr. 2 P : | 10,688 |
| Sport Roadster 2 dr. 2 P : | 3,924 |
Dimension(s)
Sport Roadster
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| Seating Capacity : | 2 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 151.5 in | 3848 mm. |
| Width : | 60.0 in | 1524 mm. |
| Height : | 49.0 in | 1245 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 90.0 in | 2286 mm. |
| Front Track : | 48.8 in | 1240 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 49.5 in | 1257 mm. |
Sport Roadster
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| Price : | $2,990 |
| Weight : | 2170 lbs | 984.295 kg |
| MPG Highway : | 25 |
| Seating Capacity : | 2 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 151.5 in | 3848 mm. |
| Width : | 60.0 in | 1524 mm. |
| Height : | 49.0 in | 1245 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 90.0 in | 2286 mm. |
| Front Track : | 48.8 in | 1240 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 49.5 in | 1257 mm. |
100M Roadster
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| Price : | $3,300 |
| Weight : | 2175 lbs | 986.563 kg |
| MPG Highway : | 25 |
| Seating Capacity : | 2 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 151.5 in | 3848 mm. |
| Width : | 60.0 in | 1524 mm. |
| Height : | 49.0 in | 1245 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 90.0 in | 2286 mm. |
| Front Track : | 48.8 in | 1240 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 49.5 in | 1257 mm. |
100S Sport Roadster
| Price : | $5,000 |
| Weight : | 1965 lbs | 891.309 kg |
| MPG Highway : | 25 |
| Seating Capacity : | 2 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 151.5 in | 3848 mm. |
| Width : | 60.0 in | 1524 mm. |
| Height : | 49.0 in | 1245 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 90.0 in | 2286 mm. |
| Front Track : | 48.8 in | 1240 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 49.5 in | 1257 mm. |
Handling
| Suspension | |
|---|---|
| Front : Coil springs and anti-roll - torsion - bar Rear : Rigid axle with semi-elliptic leaf springs and anti-sway - track - bar | |
| Tires / Wheels | |
|---|---|
| Tires : | 5.90x15 |
| Wheels : | Wire-spoke knock-on (center lock) |
| Optional Tires | |
|---|---|
| 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 100 FAQs (show)
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What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1955 Austin-Healey 100?
Q: How fast is the 1955 Austin-Healey 100? A: The 1955 Austin-Healey 100 has a top speed of 106 mph. Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1955 Austin-Healey 100? A: The 1955 Austin-Healey 100 has a wheelbase size of 90.00 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1955 Austin-Healey 100? A: The 1955 Austin-Healey 100 has a length of 151.50 inches.Q: What is the width of the 1955 Austin-Healey 100? A: The 1955 Austin-Healey 100 has a width of 60.00 inches.Q: How much did the 1955 Austin-Healey 100 cost when new?A: The 1955 Austin-Healey 100 cost approximately $2,984 to $5,000 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1955 Austin-Healey 100? A: The 1955 Austin-Healey 100 was offered as a 100M Roadster, 100S Sport Roadster, Sport Roadster.Q: What tires did the 1955 Austin-Healey 100 have? A: The 1955 Austin-Healey 100 had 5.90x15 tires.Q: What type of wheels did the 1955 Austin-Healey 100 have? A: The 1955 Austin-Healey 100 had Wire-spoke knock-on (center lock) wheels.Q: What engine did the 1955 Austin-Healey 100 have? A: The engine powering the 1955 Austin-Healey 100 was a Inline 4 (2658 cc | 162.2 cu in. | 2.7 L.) with 90 BHP (66.24 KW) @ 4000 RPM and 150 Ft-Lbs (203 NM) @ 2000 RPM. Q: What transmissions did the 1955 Austin-Healey 100 have? A: The 1955 Austin-Healey 100 had the following gearbox options: 4 speed Manual, 3 speed Manual with Overdrive.