Austin-Healey 100-6: Difference between revisions

Austin-Healey 100-6
Austin-Healey 100-6
Overview
Production	1956-1959; 14,436 produced
Assembly	Abingdon, England; Longbridge, England
Powertrain
Engine	2639 cc C-Series I6
Dimensions
Wheelbase	92 in (2,337 mm)
Length	157.5 in (4,000 mm)
Width	60 in (1,524 mm)
Height	50 in (1,270 mm)
Chronology
Predecessor	Austin-Healey 100
Successor	Austin-Healey 3000

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The Austin-Healey 100-6 was the second of the three Austin-Healey models later known as the Big Healeys. It was introduced in 1956 to replace the Austin-Healey 100.

It featured a 2 in (50.8 mm) longer wheelbase than the original Austin-Healey 100 and a six-cylinder engine replacing the slightly larger capacity four, and added two occasional seats which later became optional. The body lines were changed to a less rounded appearance, with a wider, lower radiator grille below the air scoop which was added to the bonnet, and a windscreen which was fixed and could no longer be folded down.

There were two model designators, the 2+2 BN4 produced from 1956 onwards and the 2-seat BN6 produced from 1958.

The cars used a tuned version of the BMC C-Series engine previously fitted to the Austin Westminster and which at first produced 102 bhp (76 kW) increasing to 117 bhp (87 kW) in 1957 by fitting a revised manifold and cylinder head.^[1] The overdrive unit became an option rather than a standard fitting.

In late 1957 production was transferred from Longbridge to the MG plant at Abingdon.^[1]

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.^[3]

References

Ray Bonds (2003). The Illustrated Directory of Sports Cars. Motorbooks. ISBN 0-7603-1420-9.

^ ^a ^b ^c Robson, G. (2006). A-Z of British Cars 1945-1980. Devon, UK: Herridge Books. ISBN 0-9541063-9-3.
^ ^a ^b ^c Culshaw; Horrobin (1974). Complete Catalogue of British Cars. London: Macmillan. ISBN 0-333-16689-2.
^ ^a ^b "The Austin-Healey 100-Six Two-seater". The Motor. April 8, 1959.

External links

Austin Memories—History of Austin and Longbridge
Volunteer register with records and photos of the 100

[AZ1945-1] Robson, G. (2006). A-Z of British Cars 1945-1980. Devon, UK: Herridge Books. ISBN 0-9541063-9-3.

[BritishCars-2] Culshaw; Horrobin (1974). Complete Catalogue of British Cars. London: Macmillan. ISBN 0-333-16689-2.

[Motor1959-3] "The Austin-Healey 100-Six Two-seater". The Motor. April 8, 1959.

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