Austin Healey Model Specifications

Model: Austin Healey 100

Series: BN1

Production: May 1953 - June 1955

Body: Two-seat roadster

Engine: 4-Cylinder 2,660 cc

Carburetors: Two SU 1.5" semi-downdraft

Horsepower: 90 at 4,000 RPM

Torque: 114 LBS/FT @ 2,000 RPM

Transmission: Three forward speeds plus overdrive on 2nd & 3rd gear

Front Brakes: Drum

Rear Brakes: Drum

Weight: 2,150 LBS | 975 KG

Top Speed: 103 MPH | 166 KPH

Zero - 60: 11.7 seconds

Model: Austin Healey 100

Series: BN2

Production: Aug 1955 - Aug 1956

Body: Two-seat roadster

Engine: 4-Cylinder 2,660 cc

Carburetors: Two SU H4 1.5" semi-downdraft

Horsepower: 90 at 4,000 RPM

Torque: 114 LBS/FT @ 2,000 RPM

Transmission: Four forward speeds plus overdrive on 3rd & 4th gear

Front Brakes: Drum

Rear Brakes: Drum

Weight: 2,170 LBS | 984 KG

Top Speed: 103 MPH | 166 KPH

Zero - 60: 11.7 seconds

Notes: Improved brakes and suspension compared to BN1.

Model: Austin Healey 100M

Series: BN1/BN2

Production: 1955 - 1956

Body: Two-seat roadster

Engine: 4-Cylinder 2,660 cc

Carburetors: Two 1.75" semi-downdraft

Horsepower: 110 at 4,500 RPM

Torque: 143 LBS/FT @ 2,000 RPM

Transmission: Four forward speeds plus overdrive on 3rd & 4th gear

Front Brakes: Drum

Rear Brakes: Drum

Weight: 2,170 LBS | 984 KG

Top Speed: 109 MPH | 175 KPH

Zero - 60: 11.7 seconds

Notes: Le Mans conversion, available either as a Donald Healey modified BN2 or as an engine conversion kit, which could be purchased and fitted by owners.

Model: Austin Healey 100S

Series: -

Production: Oct 1954 - Late 1956

Body: Two-seat roadster

Engine: 4-Cylinder 2,660 cc

Carburetors: Two SU H4 1.75" semi-downdraft

Horsepower: 132 at 4,700 RPM

Torque: 168 LBS/FT @ 2,500 RPM

Transmission: Four forward speeds plus overdrive on 3rd & 4th gear

Front Brakes: 11.5" Diameter Dunlop Discs

Rear Brakes: Drum

Weight: 2,115 LBS | 959 KG

Top Speed: 119 MPH | 192 KPH

Zero - 60: 11.7 seconds

Notes: Rare model, just under 100 were built.

Model: Austin Healey 100-Six

Series: BN4 (First Series)

Production: Aug 1956 - June 1959

Body: Occasional 4-seat roadster

Engine: 6-Cylinder 2,639 cc

Carburetors: Two SU H4 1.5" sidedraft

Horsepower: 104 at 4,600 RPM

Torque: 142 LBS/FT @ 2,400 RPM

Transmission: Four forward speeds plus overdrive on 3rd & 4th gear

Front Brakes: Drum

Rear Brakes: Drum

Weight: 2,422 LBS | 1,099 KG

Top Speed: 105 MPH | 169 KPH

Zero - 60: 12.2 seconds

Notes: Restyled open 2+2 seater. Later models fitted with 12-port cylinder head and twin 1 ¾ Inch SU carburetters - 117 BHP at 5,000 RPM.

Model: Austin Healey 100-Six

Series: BN4 (Second Series)

Production: Aug 1956 - June 1959

Body: Occasional 4-seat roadster

Engine: 6-Cylinder 2,639 cc

Carburetors: Two SU HD6 1.75" semi-downdraft

Horsepower: 117 at 4,750 RPM

Torque: 149 LBS/FT @ 3,000 RPM

Transmission: Four forward speeds plus overdrive on 3rd & 4th gear

Front Brakes: Drum

Rear Brakes: Drum

Weight: 2,422 LBS | 1,099 KG

Top Speed: 109 MPH | 175 KPH

Zero - 60: 10.4 seconds

Notes: Open 2+2 seater. Later models fitted with 12-port cylinder head and twin 1 ¾ inch SU carburetters - 117 BHP at 5,000 RPM.

Model: Austin Healey 100-Six

Series: BN6

Production: Aug 1956 - June 1959

Body: Two-seat roadster

Engine: 4-Cylinder 2,639 cc

Carburetors: Two SU HD6 1.75" semi-downdraft

Horsepower: 117 at 4,750 RPM

Torque: 142 LBS/FT @ 3,000 RPM

Transmission: Four forward speeds plus overdrive on 3rd & 4th gear

Front Brakes: Drum

Rear Brakes: Drum

Weight: 2,422 LBS | 1,099 KG

Top Speed: 109 MPH | 175 KPH

Zero - 60: 10.4 seconds

Notes: Open 2-seater.

Model: Austin Healey 3000 Mark I

Series: BN7

Production: July 1959 - April 1961

Body: 2-seater roadster

Engine: 6-Cylinder 2,912 cc

Carburetors: Two SU HD6 1.75" semi-downdraft

Horsepower: 124 at 4,600 RPM

Torque: 162 LBS/FT @ 2,700 RPM

Transmission: Four forward speeds plus overdrive on 3rd & 4th gear

Front Brakes: Disc

Rear Brakes: Drum

Weight: 2,375 LBS | 1,077 KG

Top Speed: 112.5 MPH | 181 KPH

Zero - 60: 9.8 seconds

Notes: Open 2-seater

Model: Austin Healey 3000 Mark I

Series: BT7

Production: July 1959 - April 1961

Body: 2-seat roadster

Engine: 6-Cylinder 2,912 cc

Carburetors: Two SU HD6 1.75" semi-downdraft

Horsepower: 124 at 4,600 RPM

Torque: 162 LBS/FT @ 2,700 RPM

Transmission: Four forward speeds plus overdrive on 3rd & 4th gear

Front Brakes: Disc

Rear Brakes: Drum

Weight: 2,375 LBS | 1,077 KG

Top Speed: 112.5 MPH | 181 KPH

Zero - 60: 9.8 seconds

Notes: Same as BN7 but open 2-seater.

Model: Austin Healey 3000 Mark II

Series: BN7

Production: May 1961 - March 1962

Body: Two-seat roadster

Engine: 6-Cylinder 2,912 cc

Carburetors: Three SU HS4 1.5" semi-downdraft.

Horsepower: 1,322 at 4,750 RPM

Torque: 167 LBS/FT @ 3,000 RPM

Transmission: Four forward speeds plus overdrive on 3rd & 4th gear

Front Brakes: Disc

Rear Brakes: Drum

Weight: 2,375 LBS | 1,077 KG

Top Speed: 116 MPH | 187 KPH

Zero - 60: 9.8 seconds

Notes: Open 2-seater.

Model: Austin Healey 3000 Mark II

Series: BT7

Production: May 1961 - March 1962

Body: Occasional 4-seat roadster

Engine: 6-Cylinder 2,912 cc

Carburetors: Three SU HS4 1.5" semi-downdraft.

Horsepower: 1,322 at 4,750 RPM

Torque: 167 LBS/FT @ 3,000 RPM

Transmission: Four forward speeds plus overdrive on 3rd & 4th gear

Front Brakes: Disc

Rear Brakes: Drum

Weight: 2,375 LBS | 1,077 KG

Top Speed: 116 MPH | 187 KPH

Zero - 60: 9.8 seconds

Notes: Same as BN7 but open 2-seater.

Model: Austin Healey 3000 Mark II

Series: BJ7

Production: March 1962 - 1964

Body: 2 / 4-seat convertible

Engine: 6-Cylinder 2,912 cc

Carburetors: Two SU HD6 1.75" semi-downdraft

Horsepower: 131 at 4,750 RPM

Torque: 158 LBS/FT @ 3,000 RPM

Transmission: Four forward speeds plus overdrive on 3rd & 4th gear

Front Brakes: Disc

Rear Brakes: Drum

Weight: 2,380 LBS | 1,080 KG

Top Speed: 115 MPH | 185 KPH

Zero - 60: 11.2 seconds

Notes: Wind-up windows, wrap around windscreen and convertible hood.

Model: Austin Healey 3000 Mark III

Series: BJ8

Production: 1964 - 1967

Body: Occasional 4-seat convertible

Engine: 6-Cylinder 2,912 cc

Carburetors: Two SU HD6 1.75" semi-downdraft

Horsepower: 148 at 4,750 RPM

Torque: 165 LBS/FT @ 3,000 RPM

Transmission: Four forward speeds plus overdrive on 3rd & 4th gear

Front Brakes: Disc

Rear Brakes: Drum

Weight: 2,390 LBS | 630 KG

Top Speed: 116 MPH | 187 KPH

Zero - 60: 9.8 seconds

Notes: As BJ7 but with restyled interior and revised exhaust system.

Model: Austin Healey Sprite | Frogeye/Bugeye

Series: Mark I | H-AN5-501

Production: May 1958 - May 1961

Body: 2-seater

Engine: BMC A series 948cc 4-cylinder inline

Carburetors: Two SU Carbs

Horsepower: 45 BHP at 5,500 RPM

Torque: 52 LBS/FT @ 3,300 RPM

Transmission: 4-Speed manual with synchro on 2nd, 3rd & 4th gear

Front Brakes: Drum

Rear Brakes: Drum

Weight: 1,382 LBS | 627 KG

Top Speed: 83 MPH | 134 KPH

Zero - 60: 20 seconds

Notes: Bonnet and front wings are one piece. No external boot access. Detachable sidescreens and enclosed luggage compartments with access from inside only.

Model: Austin Healey Sprite

Series: Mark II | H-AN6-101 to H-AN724732

Production: May 1958 - May 1961

Body: 2-seater

Engine: BMC A series 948cc 4-cylinder inline

Carburetors: Two SU Carbs

Horsepower: 50 BHP at 5,550 RPM

Torque: 53 LBS/FT @ 2,750 RPM

Transmission: 4-Speed manual

Front Brakes: Drum

Rear Brakes: Drum

Weight: 1,543 LBS | 700 KG

Top Speed: 85 MPH | 137 KPH

Zero - 60: 19.8 seconds

Notes: Restyled body with conventional bonnet and exterior boot lid. Introduction of front disc brakes and more powerful 1,098cc engine from 1962.

Model: Austin Healey Sprite

Series: Mark III | H-AN8-38829

Production: May 1964 - Sept 1966

Body: 2-seater

Engine: BMC A series 1,098cc 4-cylinder inline

Carburetors: Two SU Carbs

Horsepower: 59 BHP at 5,750 RPM

Torque: 62 LBS/FT @ 3,250 RPM

Transmission: 4-Speed manual

Front Brakes: Disc

Rear Brakes: Drum

Weight: 1,574 LBS | 714 KG

Top Speed: 92 MPH | 148 KPH

Zero - 60: 14.7 seconds

Notes: Wind-up side windows replace the sidescreens. Larger windscreen and quarter-lights. Half-eliptic rear springs replaced quarter-eliptic springs.

Model: Austin Healey Sprite (UK ONLY)

Series: Mark VI

Production: October 1966 - 1969

Body: 2-seater

Engine: BMC A series 1,275cc 4-cylinder inline

Carburetors: Two SU Carbs

Horsepower: 65 BHP at 6,000 RPM

Torque: 72 LBS/FT @ 3,000 RPM

Transmission: 4-Speed manual

Front Brakes: Disc

Rear Brakes: Drum

Weight: 1,574 LBS | 714 KG

Top Speed: 94 MPH | 151 KPH

Zero - 60: 14.6 seconds

Notes: Folding hood, diaphragm clutch, separate clutch and brake master cylinders and larger engine.