Austin 3-Litre

Austin 3-Litre at Peterborough

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Austin 3-Litre - key facts

Austin 3-Litre Specifications
From	1967
Until	1971
Bodywork
Dimensions
Length	15ft 5in	4.72m
Width	5ft 63/4in	1.7m
Kerb Weight	3290lb/1.469ton	1492kg
Engine
Engine displacement	2912cc	178cu in
Cylinders	6
Cylinder Layout	Inline
Valve operation	Overhead valve
Power Output	124bhp @ 4500rpm	122PS @ 4500rpm
Specific Output	43bhp/litre	0.7bhp/cu in
Torque Output	161lbft @ 3000rpm	218Nm @ 3000rpm
Specific Torque	75Nm/litre
Fuel Type	Petrol
Fuel system	Twin Carburettor
Carburettor make	SU
Performance
Power to weight	84bhp/ton
Acceleration 0-50mph	10.8 seconds
Acceleration 0-60mph	15.7 seconds
Standing Qtr mile	20.1 seconds
Top speed	100mph	161km/h
Fuel consumption	15.8mpg	6.72km/l
Chassis
Engine location	Front
Engine alignment	Longitudinal
Driven wheels	Rear
Front Suspension	Independent Hydrolastic
Rear Suspension	Independent Hydrolastic
Brakes	Disc front, Drum rear
Gearbox type	4 speed Manual with Overdrive option or Automatic
Number of gears	4