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Austin Healey 3000 MkIII

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Click here to download printer friendly version The final incarnation of a British Motoring icon is the Mk III version of the Austin Healey 3000. The 3000 had replaced the Austin Healey 100/6 in 1959 and soon got the nickname 'Big Healey' because of the large six cylinder engine under its hood. The Big Healey evolved throughout the sixties with the Mk II with three carburetors as the second model.

The United States was Austin Healey's largest market. In 1968 it had become to expensive to adapt the 3000 to the strict emision regulations in the US and production seized.

This 3000 Mk III is seen here on the Dutch Zandvoort circuit where it celebrated the 50th anniversary of Austin Healey.

Article by Wouter Melissen, last updated before 12 / 01 / 2004

Add your comments on the Austin Healey 3000 MkIII

 Really, it's a very beautiful car.  
Gnafu the Great
6-6-2003
 Very beautiful, indeed. I'd love to ride in one, or maybe even drive one. Speakin' of Austin Healeys in general on this site, how about some info on the original Minis? That's something I'd love to see. Anyway, very nice car with some good power.
 What a fantastic car!  
Bundy
27-5-2003
 I recently had the oppurtunity to drive one of these which has been completely restored. Acceleration and response is fantastic, roadholding phenominal. And the noise! Drive one as soon as possible.
     

General specifications
Country of origin Great Britain
Numbers built 23825
Produced from 1964 - 1968

Engine
Configuration Straight 6
Location Front, longitudinally mounted
Construction iron block
Displacement 2.912 liter / 177.7 cu in
Bore / Stroke 83.3 mm (3.3 in) / 88.9 mm (3.5 in)
Compression 9.0:1
Valvetrain 2 valves / cylinder, OHV
Fuel feed 2 SU HD 8 Carburetors
Aspiration Naturally Aspirated

Drivetrain
Chassis/body steel tubular frame
Front suspension wishbones, coil springs, shock absorbers, anti roll bar
Rear suspension rigid axle, semi elliptic leaf springs, shock absorbers
Steering cam-and-peg
Brakes Girling discs front, drums rear
Gearbox 4 speed Manual
Drive Rear wheel drive

Dimensions
Weight 1250 kilo / 2755.8 lbs
Length / Width / Height 4000 mm (157.5 in) / 1537 mm (60.5 in) / 1289 mm (50.7 in)
Wheelbase / Track (fr/r) 2330 mm (91.7 in) / 1238 mm (48.7 in) / 1270 mm (50 in)

Performance figures
Power 148 bhp / 110 KW @ 5250 rpm
Torque 224 Nm / 165 ft lbs @ 3500 rpm
BHP/Liter 51 bhp / liter
Power to weight 0.12 bhp / kg
Top Speed 195 km/h / 121 mph
0-60 mph 9.5 s

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