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Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III

General information

ModelAustin-Healey 3000 Mk III
Year1966
CategoryCabriolets/sport cars
Rating61.7 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size2912 ccm (177.69 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline
Seats4
DriveRear wheels
TransmissionManual, 4-speed

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, longitudinal
Displacement2912 ccm (177.69 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 6 cylinder
Max power148.00 PS (109 kW or 146 HP) at 5250 Rev. per min.
Max torque165.00 Nm (16.8 kgf-m or 121.7 ft.lbs) at 3500 Rev. per min.
Compression9.0:1
Bore x stroke83.4 x 88.9 mm (3.3 x 3.5 inches)
Fuel systemCarburetor
Valves per cylinder2
GearboxManual, 4-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed195.0 km/h (121.2 mph)
0-50 miles7.0 seconds
0-60 miles9.8 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.1254 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeCabriolet
Max no. of doors2
Passenger space3580 litres (946 gallons)
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient0.5

Steering, brakes and tires

Turn circle11 m (417.3 inches)
Front brakesDisks
Rear brakesDrums

Dimensions and weight

Weight1180 kg (2,601.5 pounds)
Overall length4010 mm (157.9 inches)
Overall width1540 mm (60.6 inches)
Overall height1250 mm (49.2 inches)
Ground clearance120 mm (4.7 inches)
Wheelbase2340 mm (92.1 inches)
Fuel capacity54.0 litres (14.27 gallons)

Other specifications

Country of originUK
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