1959 - Austin-Healey - 3000 Mk I

Technical Specs of This Model
1. 3000 Mk I 1959
General Information
Make Austin-Healey
Model 3000 Mk I
Production Year 1959
Country
Designer
Production Number
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Model Family
Chassis and Dimensions
Chassis Type 2+2 DHC
Number of Doors 2
Wheelbase 2337 mm     (92 in)
Front Track 1328 mm     (52,3 in)
Rear Track 1270 mm     (50 in)
Length 4001 mm     (157,5 in)
Width 1537 mm     (60,5 in)
Height 1245 mm     (49 in)
Ground Clearance 117 mm     (4,6 in)
Length / Wheelbase Ratio 1,71
Weight 1143 kg     (2517,6 lb)
Weight Distribution (front/rear) %47,3 / %52,7
Fuel Capacity 54,6 litre   (12 Imp gal ,  14,4 US gal)
Aerodynamics
Drag Coefficient
Frontal Area 1,55
Cx
Engine Specifications
Engine Manufacturer Austin
Engine Location Front
Engine Alignment Longitudinal
Engine Construction
Coolant Type Water
Engine Type OHV
Number of Cylinders and Placement S-6
Valves per Cylinder 2    (Total of 12 Pieces)
Engine Displacement 2912 cc     (177,7 cu in)
Bore 83,36 mm     (3,28 in)
Stroke 88,9 mm     (3,5 in)
Bore / Stroke Ratio 0,94
Unitary Capacity 485,33 cc/cylinder    (29,62 cu in/cylinder)
Number of Main Bearings 4
Compression Ratio 9,03 : 1
Fuel System Type 2 SU HD6 carbs
Aspiration Type Normal
Compressor Type -
Intercooler Type None
Catalytic Converter No
Maximum Engine Power 124 HP     (92,5 kW)
Maximum Engine Power rpm 4600 d/d
Maximum Engine Torque 220 N.m     (162,4 lb.ft ,  22,4 kg.m)
Maximum Engine Torque rpm 2700 d/d
Engine Torque at Max. Engine Power rpm 192 N.m    (4600 d/d)
Power / Weight Ratio 108,5 HP/ton    (80,9 W/kg)
Power / Engine Displacement Ratio 42,6 HP/litre    (31,8 kW/litre)
CO2 Emissions
Fuel Consumption
Performance
0 - 80 km/h 8 s
0 - 60 mph 11,4 s
0 - 100 km/h
0 - 160 km/h 32,8 s
80 - 120 km/h (in top gear)
0 - 400 m Acceleration 17,9 s
0 - 1000 m Acceleration
Top Speed 183 km/h   (113,7 mph)
Gearbox and Transmission
Transmission Type 4OD
Top Gear Ratio 0,82 : 1
Final Drive Ratio 3,91 : 1
Drive Wheels RWD (Rear Wheel Drive)
Handling, Suspension Geometry and Brakes
Steering Type cam & peg
Steering Turns (lock to lock) 3
Turning Circle Diameter 10,8 m    (35,4 ft)
Suspension (front) I.W.CS.ARB.
Suspension (rear) LA.SE.PR.
Brakes (front/rear) Di/Dr
Brake Disc Diameter (front) 280 mm
Brake Disc Diameter (rear) 280 mm
Wheels (front)
Wheels (rear)
Tyres (front) 5.90 x 15
Tyres (rear) 5.90 x 15