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1959 Austin Healey Specifications

    • Austin Healey was founded in 1952. It was a partnership between Leonard Lord and the British Motor Corporation's Austin division. The partnership existed until 1979. The cars they created were very popular and gained a following. The 1959 Austin Healey was an example of why their cars were so popular.

    Size

    • The length of the 1959 Austin Healey is 157.5 inches, with a width of 60.5 inches and a wheelbase of 92 inches. The car is 49 inches high and has a track length of 52.3 inches in the front and 50 inches in the rear. The ground clearance is 4.6 inches and the car weighs 2,520 pounds. The tank holds 14.4 gallons of fuel.

    Engine Specifications

    • The bore of the 1959 Austin Healey is 3.28 inches long and the stroke is 3.5 inches long. The engine has six cylinders inline, and displaces 177.701 cubic inches. It is classified as an overhead-valve, with two valves for each cylinder.

    Power and Torque

    • The engine of the 1959 Austin Healey produces 124 British horsepower at 4,600 rpm. The torque is 162 foot-pounds at 2,700 rpm.

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