Austin Healey 3000 1959–1961

Mark I

No photos yet2.9 MT (126 PS)

General information

Number of doors2

CountryGreat Britain

Steering wheel positionLeft

Car classS

At a glance

Engine2912 cm3 Gasoline

Power125 hp

GearboxManual

Origin

United Kingdom

Series

Roadster Roadster 2+2

Specifications

Engine

Engine power125 hp

Engine power126 PS

Valves per cylinder2

Maximum torque220 N*m

Turnover of maximum torque2700 RPM

Capacity2912 cm3

Max power at RPM4600 RPM

Number of cylinders6

Cylinder bore83.4 mm

Stroke cycle88.9 mm

Compression ratio9.1

Max power (kW)93 kW

Engine modelBMC C-series

Engine codeBMC C-Series

Injection typecarburetor

Engine placementFront, longitudinal

Engine typeGasoline

Cylinder layoutinline

Boost typenone

Timing beltOHV

Bodywork

Curb weight1118 kg

Clearance120 mm

Front track width1238 mm

Height1250 mm

Back track width1270 mm

Min trunk capacity150 l

Width1524 mm

Number of seater2

Wheelbase2337 mm

Length4001 mm

Body typeRoadster

Gearbox and handling

Number of gear5

Gearbox typeManual

Drive wheelsRear wheel drive

Operating characteristics

Acceleration (0-100 km/h)11.0 s

Max speed185 km/h

Fuel tank capacity55 l

Suspension and brakes

Back suspensionDependent, spring

Front brakesDisc

Rear brakesdrum

Front suspensionIndependent, spring

Grades & features

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