Austin Healey 3000

Austin Healey 3000 1959 - 1961, Convertible

Austin Healey 3000 Mark I

Detailed description of this generation will be added soon

Basic Information

Brand Austin Healey
Model 3000
Class Спорткар
Production Start 1959
Production End 1961

Characteristics Austin Healey 3000 Mark I

Bodywork

Back track width 1270 mm
Body type Roadster
Clearance 120 mm
Curb weight 1118 kg
Front track width 1238 mm
Height 1250 mm
Length 4001 mm
Min trunk capacity 150 l
Number of seater 2
Wheelbase 2337 mm
Width 1524 mm

Engine

Boost type none
Capacity 2912 cm3
Compression ratio 9.1
Cylinder bore 83.4 mm
Cylinder layout inline
Engine code BMC C-Series
Engine model BMC C-series
Engine placement Front, longitudinal
Engine power 126 hp
Engine type Gasoline
Injection type carburetor
Max power (kW) 93 kW
Max power at RPM 4600 RPM
Maximum torque 220 N*m
Number of cylinders 6
Stroke cycle 88.9 mm
Timing belt OHV
Turnover of maximum torque 2700 RPM
Valves per cylinder 2

Gearbox and handling

Drive wheels Rear wheel drive
Gearbox type Manual
Number of gear 5

Operating characteristics

Acceleration (0-100 km/h) 11.0 s
Fuel tank capacity 55 l
Max speed 185 km/h

Suspension and brakes

Back suspension Dependent, spring
Front brakes Disc
Front suspension Independent, spring
Rear brakes drum

General information

Car class S
Country Great Britain
Number of doors 2
Steering wheel position Left

Available engines

1
engines
3
modifications

Petrol

3 variants
2.9 L, 126 hp, petrol, manual, rear-wheel drive
Engine: BMC C-series Body: Roadster
2.9 MT (126 hp)
1959 – 1961
2.9 MT RWD (126 hp)
1959 – 1961
2.9 L, 132 hp, petrol, manual, rear-wheel drive
Engine: BMC C-series Body: Cabriolet
2.9 MT (132 hp)
1962 – 1964
2.9 MT RWD (132 hp)
1962 – 1964
2.9 L, 150 hp, petrol, manual, rear-wheel drive
Engine: BMC C-series Body: Cabriolet
2.9 MT (150 hp)
1964 – 1967
2.9 MT RWD (150 hp)
1964 – 1967