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Austin-Healey 3000 Mk I

Bodywork

type 2+2 DHC
doors 2

Engine information

Bore × stroke 83.36 mm x 88.90 mm 3.28 in x 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 Wet sumped
Compression ratio 9.03:1
Fuel system 2 SU HD6 carbs
Maximum power
0-50 mph 8.00 s
0-60 mph 11.40 s
0-100 mph 32.80 s
0-100 km/h
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile) 17.90 s
Standing km
Top speed 183 km/h (114 mph)
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 108.49 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque
bmep 949.4 kPa (137.7 psi)
Specific torque 75.55 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Code
Main bearings 4
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 2337 mm
wheelbase 92 in
Length (milimeters) 4001 mm
Length (inches) 157.5 in
Width (milimeters) 1537 mm
Width (inches) 60.5 in
Height (milimeters) 1245 mm
Height (inches) 49 in
L:W ratio 1.71
Ground clearance (milimeters) 117 mm
Ground clearance (inches) 4.6 in
Kerb weight (kilograms) 1143 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 2520 lb
Weight distribuiton 47.30 %
Fuel capacity (litres) 54.6 litre
Fuel capacity (UK Ga) 12 UK Gal
Fuel capacity (US Gal) 14.4 US Gal

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient
Frontal area 1.55 m2
Cx

Chassis

Engine location Front
Engine alignment Longitudinal
Drive RWD
Steering cam & peg
Turns lock-to-lock 3.000
Turning circle 10.80 m
Tyres 5.90 x 15
Wheels
Brakes F/R Di/Dr
Brake ∅ 280 mm
Braked area
Transmission 4OD
Top gear ratio 0.82
Final drive ratio 3.91

General information

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

Manual Download

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Year 1959

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