Austin-Healey 3000 1959 specs
General information
Model: | Austin-Healey 3000 |
Year: | 1959 |
Category: | Sport cars |
Manufacturer: | Austin-Healey |
Seats: | 4 |
Engine and transmission
Engine type: | Inline, 6 cylinder |
Engine location: | Front, longitudinal |
Displacement: | 2911 ccm |
Max power: | 125.7 PS (93 kW) at 4600 Rev. per min. |
Max torque: | 237 Nm at 3000 Rev. per min. |
Compression: | 9:1 |
Bore x stroke: | 83.4 x 88.9 mm (3.3 x 3.5 inches) |
Cooling system: | Liquid |
Gearbox: | Manual, 4-speed |
Main features, safety and ecconomy
Drive: | Rear wheels |
Speed and acceleration
Top speed: | 183 km/h (113.7 mph) |
Power/weight ratio: | 0.11 PS/kg |
Exterior and interior
Chassis type: | Cabriolet |
Max no. of doors: | 2 |
Passenger space: | 3130 litres (827 gallons) |
Steering, brakes and tires
Turn circle: | 11 m (433.1 inches) |
Dimensions and weight
Weight: | 1143 kg (2519.9 pounds) |
Overall length: | 4010 mm (157.9 inches) |
Overall width: | 1540 mm (60.6 inches) |
Overall height: | 1250 mm (49.2 inches) |
Wheelbase: | 2340 mm (92.1 inches) |
Fuel capacity: | 54 litres (14.27 gallons) |
Ground clearance: | 120 mm (4.7 inches) |