| Competition Page | 1962 PCS Book |
Manufacturer: Austin Healey Class: E Model: 100-6 BN4, BN6 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ DESCRIPTION: 2-4 Seater Roadster Dry Weight: 2435 lbs ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ENGINE: Type .............. OHV 6 cyl in line Bore & stroke ..... 3.125" x 3.5" Capacity .......... 2639 cc Comp ratio ........ 8.25:1, 9.5:1 Head material ..... Cast Iron Port size ......... Intake: 1.380", Exhaust 1.193" Piston material ... Aluminum Alloy Piston weight ..... Timing data: Intake .... Open 5° BTDC, Close 45° ABDC Exhaust ... Open 40° BBDC, Close 10° ATDC Valve lift: ....... 0.356" Valve head dia: Intake .... 1.693" Exhaust ... 1.420" Valve spring ...... Inner: 30 lb fitted, Outer: 60.5 fitted Carburation ....... Two SU H4 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- TRANSMISSION AND DRIVE TRAIN: Ratios: 1 3.077 3.077 2 1.913 1.913 3 1.333 1.333 (OD 1.034) 4 1.00 1.00 (OD 0.778) 5 Final drive ratios: 3.9:1, 4.1:1, 4.3:1, 4.8:1 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ CHASSIS Wheelbase ................... 92" Track dimension, front ...... 48.75" Track dimension, rear ....... 50" Shock absorber .............. Lever Steering ratio .............. 14.1:1 Brakes ...................... Tire size ................... 5.90 x 15, 6.00 x 15 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ APPROVED OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT 6 port head Disc brakes (H.8249) High lift camshaft (H.8339) Competition clutch (H.8255/6) 25 gal or 15 gal gas tank Cold air box (H.8427) Large capacity sump (H.8416) 9.5:1 pistons (H.8417) Lightweight flywheel (H.8257) Cold air box (H.8427) Stiff frong spring (H.8422) Modified exhaust system (H.8251) Anti-roll bar (H.8275) Wire Wheels (60 spoke - AHH 8000/8001) Oil cooler (AJA-5291) Limited slip differential (HAC-25)