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Austin-Healey Sports Convertible

General information

ModelAustin-Healey Sports Convertible
Year1953
CategoryCabriolets/sport cars
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Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size2993 ccm (182.63 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline

Engine and transmission

Displacement2993 ccm (182.63 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 6 cylinder
Max power106.00 PS (78 kW or 105 HP) at 4200 Rev. per min.
Max torque190.00 Nm (19.4 kgf-m or 140.1 ft.lbs) at 2000 Rev. per min.
Valves per cylinder2

Speed and acceleration

Power/weight ratio0.0731 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeCabriolet
Passenger space4270 litres (1,128 gallons)
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient0.5

Steering, brakes and tires

Front brakesDrums
Rear brakesDrums

Dimensions and weight

Weight1452 kg (3,201.1 pounds)
Overall length4430 mm (174.4 inches)
Overall width1660 mm (65.4 inches)
Overall height1430 mm (56.3 inches)
Wheelbase2600 mm (102.4 inches)

Other specifications

Country of originUK
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