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Austin 3-Litre

Bodywork

type 4/5S SAL
doors 4

Engine information

Bore × stroke 83.36 mm × 88.90 mm 3.28 in × 3.5 in
Cylinders S-6
Displace 2.9 litre 2912 cc (177.701 cu in)
Engine type OHV
Valves 2 valves per cylinder | 12 valves in total
Engine construction
Sump
Compression ratio 8.20:1
Fuel system 2 SU carbs
Maximum power
0-50 mph 10.80 s
0-60 mph
0-100 mph -1.00 s
0-100 km/h
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile) 20.10 s
Standing km
Top speed 161 km/h (100 mph)
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 78.74 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque
bmep 953.7 kPa (138.3 psi)
Specific torque 75.89 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Code
Main bearings
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 0.94
Unitary capacity 485.33 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 2908 mm
wheelbase 114.5 in
Length (milimeters) 4718 mm
Length (inches) 185.7 in
Width (milimeters) 1695 mm
Width (inches) 66.7 in
Height (milimeters) 1441 mm
Height (inches) 56.7 in
L:W ratio 1.62
Ground clearance (milimeters)
Ground clearance (inches)
Kerb weight (kilograms) 1524 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 3360 lb
Weight distribuiton
Fuel capacity (litres) 65.9 litre
Fuel capacity (UK Ga) 14.5 UK Ga
Fuel capacity (US Gal) 17.4 US Gal

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient
Frontal area
Cx

Chassis

Engine location Front
Engine alignment Longitudinal
Drive RWD
Steering rack & pinion
Turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Tyres
Wheels
Brakes F/R Di/Dr
Brake ∅
Braked area
Transmission 4M
Top gear ratio 1.00
Final drive ratio 3.54

General information

RAC rating 25.8
Number made
Model code
Model family
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 1967 Austin 3-Litre PDF Manual
Designer unknown
Year 1967

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