Austin Healey 3000 Mk I

Fantastic Austin Healey 3000 at the 15th BMC/BL Rally 2008, Nene Park, Peterborough.

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Austin Healey 3000 Mk I - key facts

Austin Healey 3000 Mk I Specifications
From	1959
Until	1961
Bodywork
Dimensions
Length	13ft 1in	4m
Width	5ft 01/2in	1.54m
Kerb Weight	2460lb/1ton	1116kg
Engine
Engine displacement	2912cc	178cu in
Cylinders	6
Cylinder Layout	Inline
Valve operation	Overhead valve
Power Output	124bhp @ 4600rpm	122PS @ 4600rpm
Specific Output	43bhp/litre	0.7bhp/cu in
Torque Output	162lbft @ 2700rpm	220Nm @ 2700rpm
Specific Torque	75Nm/litre
Fuel Type	Petrol
Fuel system	Twin Carburettor
Carburettor make	SU
Performance
Power to weight	113bhp/ton
Acceleration 0-50mph	8.5 seconds
Acceleration 0-60mph	11.4 seconds
Standing Qtr mile	17.7 seconds
Top speed	114mph	183km/h
Fuel consumption	18.8mpg	7.99km/l
Chassis
Engine location	Front
Engine alignment	Longitudinal
Driven wheels	Rear
Front Suspension	Independent Coil Spring
Rear Suspension	Beam axle half eliptic leaf
Brakes	Disc front, Drum rear
Gearbox type	4 speed Manual with Overdrive option
Number of gears	4