1955 Austin-Healey 100 Specifications

These are standard specifications for the 1955 Austin-Healey 100, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
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
0-60 mph : 10.5 seconds.
1/4 Mile : 17.5 seconds
Top Speed : 106 mph | 170.554 km/h
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
Transmission:
4 Manual , 3 Manual with Overdrive

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

Sport Roadster

Sport Roadster
Chassis # BN1L227462
Engine # 1B227462M
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Sport Roadster
Chassis # BN1L 227294
Engine # 1B227294M
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Sport Roadster
Chassis # BN1L220856
Engine # 1B220856M
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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

Sport Roadster
Chassis # BN1L226643
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Sport Roadster
Chassis # BN2-L/228644
Engine # 1B/228644
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Sport Roadster
Chassis # BN2L228075
Engine # 1B207130
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Sport Roadster
Sport Roadster
Chassis # BN2L-228644
Engine # 1B288872M
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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

100M Roadster
Chassis # BN1L 222880
Engine # 1B222880
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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.

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

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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.

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