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{{Infobox automobile
{{Infobox automobile
| name = Austin-Healey 100-6
| name = Austin-Healey 100-6
| image = austin-healey 100-6 bn4 vyy420 arp.jpg
| image = austin-healey 100-6 bn4 vyy420 arp.jpg
| production = 1956-1959
| production = 1956–1959
| manufacturer = [[Austin-Healey]] ([[British Motor Corporation|BMC]])
| manufacturer = [[Austin-Healey]] ([[British Motor Corporation|BMC]])
| wheelbase = {{convert|92|in|mm|0|abbr=on}}<ref name=BritishCars>{{cite book |last=Culshaw |first= |authorlink= |author2=Horrobin |title=Complete Catalogue of British Cars |year=1974 |publisher=Macmillan |location=London |isbn=0-333-16689-2}}</ref>
| wheelbase = {{convert|92|in|mm|0|abbr=on}}<ref name=BritishCars>{{cite book |last=Culshaw |author2=Horrobin |title=Complete Catalogue of British Cars |year=1974 |publisher=Macmillan |location=London |isbn=0-333-16689-2}}</ref>
| length = {{convert|157.5|in|mm|0|abbr=on}}<ref name=BritishCars/>
| length = {{convert|157.5|in|mm|0|abbr=on}}<ref name=BritishCars/>
| width = {{convert|60|in|mm|0|abbr=on}}<ref name=BritishCars/>
| width = {{convert|60|in|mm|0|abbr=on}}<ref name=BritishCars/>
| height = {{convert|50|in|mm|0|abbr=on}}<ref name=Motor1959/>
| height = {{convert|50|in|mm|0|abbr=on}}<ref name=Motor1959/>
| predecessor = [[Austin-Healey 100]]
| predecessor = [[Austin-Healey 100]]
| successor = [[Austin-Healey 3000]]
| successor = [[Austin-Healey 3000]]
| assembly = [[Abingdon, Oxfordshire|Abingdon]], [[England]]<br>[[Longbridge]], [[England]]
| assembly = [[Abingdon, Oxfordshire|Abingdon]], [[England]]<br>[[Longbridge]], [[England]]
| engine = 2639&nbsp;cc ''[[BMC C-Series engine|C-Series]]'' [[Straight-six engine|I6]]
| engine = 2639&nbsp;cc ''[[BMC C-Series engine|C-Series]]'' [[Straight-six engine|I6]]
}}
}}


The '''Austin-Healey 100-6''' is a two-seat [[roadster (automobile)|roadster]] that was announced in late September 1956<ref>{{cite news | title=New Austin-Healey Sports Car | newspaper=The Times | date=28 September 1956 | page=5 | issue=53648}}</ref> and produced from 1956 to 1959. A replacement for the [[Austin-Healey 100]], it was followed by the [[Austin-Healey 3000]]; together, the three models have become known as [[the Big Healeys]].
The '''Austin-Healey 100-6''' is a two-seat [[roadster (automobile)|roadster]] that was announced in late September 1956<ref>{{cite news | title=New Austin-Healey Sports Car | newspaper=The Times | date=28 September 1956 | page=5 | issue=53648}}</ref> and produced from 1956 until 1959. A replacement for the [[Austin-Healey 100]], it was followed by the [[Austin-Healey 3000]]; together, the three models have become known as [[the Big Healeys]].


The 100-6 featured a {{convert|2|in|mm|1|abbr=on}} longer wheelbase than the 100, a more powerful [[Straight-6|straight-six]] engine in place of its slightly larger [[Inline-four engine|inline-four]], and added two occasional seats (which later became optional). The body lines were slightly streamlined, a smaller, wider [[radiator grille]] placed lower, an air scoop was added to the bonnet, and the [[windscreen]] fixed.
The 100-6 featured a {{convert|2|in|mm|1|abbr=on}} longer wheelbase than the 100, a more powerful [[Straight-6|straight-six]] engine in place of its slightly larger [[Inline-four engine|inline-four]], and added two occasional seats (which later became optional). The body lines were slightly streamlined, a smaller, wider [[radiator grille]] placed lower, an air scoop was added to the bonnet, and the [[windscreen]] fixed.
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In late 1957 production was transferred from Longbridge to the MG plant at Abingdon.<ref name=AZ1945/> 14,436 100-6s were produced before production ended in 1959.<ref name=AZ1945/>
In late 1957 production was transferred from Longbridge to the MG plant at Abingdon.<ref name=AZ1945/> 14,436 100-6s were produced before production ended in 1959.<ref name=AZ1945/>


A {{convert|117|bhp|abbr=on}} BN6 was tested by The Motor magazine in 1959 had a top speed of {{convert|103.9|mph|km/h|abbr=on}} and could accelerate from 0-{{convert|60|mph|km/h|abbr=on}} in 10.7 seconds. A fuel consumption of {{convert|20.8|mpgimp|L/100 km mpgus}} was recorded. The test car cost £1307 including taxes of £436.<ref name=Motor1959>{{cite journal | authorlink = Unsigned |title = The Austin-Healey 100-Six Two-seater| journal =[[The Motor (magazine)|The Motor]]| volume = | pages = | date = 8 April 1959}}</ref>
A {{convert|117|bhp|abbr=on}} BN6 was tested by The Motor magazine in 1959 had a top speed of {{convert|103.9|mph|km/h|abbr=on}} and could accelerate from 0-{{convert|60|mph|km/h|abbr=on}} in 10.7 seconds. A fuel consumption of {{convert|20.8|mpgimp|L/100 km mpgus}} was recorded. The test car cost £1307 including taxes of £436.<ref name=Motor1959>{{cite journal |title = The Austin-Healey 100-Six Two-seater| journal =[[The Motor (magazine)|The Motor]]| date = 8 April 1959}}</ref>


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==References==
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Latest revision as of 18:18, 20 July 2024

Austin-Healey 100-6
Overview
ManufacturerAustin-Healey (BMC)
Production1956–1959
AssemblyAbingdon, England
Longbridge, England
Powertrain
Engine2639 cc C-Series I6
Dimensions
Wheelbase92 in (2,337 mm)[1]
Length157.5 in (4,000 mm)[1]
Width60 in (1,524 mm)[1]
Height50 in (1,270 mm)[2]
Chronology
PredecessorAustin-Healey 100
SuccessorAustin-Healey 3000

The Austin-Healey 100-6 is a two-seat roadster that was announced in late September 1956[3] and produced from 1956 until 1959. A replacement for the Austin-Healey 100, it was followed by the Austin-Healey 3000; together, the three models have become known as the Big Healeys.

The 100-6 featured a 2 in (50.8 mm) longer wheelbase than the 100, a more powerful straight-six engine in place of its slightly larger inline-four, and added two occasional seats (which later became optional). The body lines were slightly streamlined, a smaller, wider radiator grille placed lower, an air scoop was added to the bonnet, and the windscreen fixed.

The 100-6 was produced in two model designators, the 2+2 BN4 from 1956 onwards and the 2-seat BN6 in 1958–9.

The cars used a tuned version of the BMC C-Series engine previously fitted to the Austin Westminster, initially producing 102 bhp (76 kW) and increased in 1957 to 117 bhp (87 kW) by fitting a revised manifold and cylinder head.[4] The previously standard overdrive unit was made optional.

In late 1957 production was transferred from Longbridge to the MG plant at Abingdon.[4] 14,436 100-6s were produced before production ended in 1959.[4]

A 117 bhp (87 kW) BN6 was tested by The Motor magazine in 1959 had a top speed of 103.9 mph (167.2 km/h) and could accelerate from 0-60 mph (97 km/h) in 10.7 seconds. A fuel consumption of 20.8 miles per imperial gallon (13.6 L/100 km; 17.3 mpg‑US) was recorded. The test car cost £1307 including taxes of £436.[2]

References

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  • Ray Bonds (2003). The Illustrated Directory of Sports Cars. Motorbooks. ISBN 0-7603-1420-9.
  1. ^ a b c Culshaw; Horrobin (1974). Complete Catalogue of British Cars. London: Macmillan. ISBN 0-333-16689-2.
  2. ^ a b "The Austin-Healey 100-Six Two-seater". The Motor. 8 April 1959.
  3. ^ "New Austin-Healey Sports Car". The Times. No. 53648. 28 September 1956. p. 5.
  4. ^ a b c Robson, G. (2006). A-Z of British Cars 1945-1980. Devon, UK: Herridge Books. ISBN 0-9541063-9-3.
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