Healey Silverstone
British sports car of the late 1940s and early 1950s / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The Healey Silverstone is an open, two-seat sports car produced by the Donald Healey Motor Company beginning in 1949. It is named for the Silverstone Circuit racetrack, where it appeared on its second competition outing.[2][5] The car has a narrow roadster body and cycle wings. Designed as a dual purpose car for both road and track, the Silverstone became popular in club racing.[1][6][7][8]
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Manufacturer | Donald Healey Motor Company |
Production | July 1949 – September 1950[1][2] |
Designer | Len Hodges |
Body and chassis | |
Class | Sports car |
Body style | Roadster[3] |
Layout | F/R |
Powertrain | |
Engine | 2.4 L Riley I4[4] |
Transmission | Four-speed manual[1] |
Dimensions | |
Wheelbase | 102 in (2,591 mm) |
Length | 168 in (4,267 mm)[3] |
Width | 63 in (1,600 mm)[3] |
Kerb weight | 18.5 long cwt (2,072 lb; 940 kg)[3] |
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