1961 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk II Specifications

Specifications: 1961 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk II

Specifications: 1961 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk II

General Vehicle Specifications

Manufacturer:

Country of Origin:

UK

Designer:

n/a

Years of Manufacture:

1961

Date of Introduction:

n/a

Number Built:

n/a

Price at Introduction:

n/a

Models

n/a

To Identify:

n/a

RAC Rating:

25.8

Body

Body Type:

Drop-head Coupe (Convertible)

No. of Doors:

2

Front Track:

1328 mm, 52.3 in

Rear Track:

1270 mm, 50 in

Dimensions and Weight

Total Length:

4001 mm, 157.5 in

Total Width:

1537 mm, 60.5 in

Height at Kerb Weight:

1245 mm, 49 in

Wheelbase:

2337 mm, 92 in

Length Wheelbase Ratio:

1.71

Ground Clearance:

114 mm, 4.5 in

Kerb Weight:

1158 Kg, 2553 Lb

Weight Distribution (Front):

48.80 %

Engine

Capacity:

2.9 Litre, 2912cc (177.701 cu in)

Type:

6 Cylinder, Overhead Valves, 2 Valves Per Cylinder, 12 Valves in Total

Configuration:

Front, Longitudinal

Sump:

n/a

Fuel System:

3 x SU Carburettors

Head:

n/a

Bore & Stroke:

83.36 mm × 88.90 mm, 3.28 in × 3.5 in

Bore/stroke Ratio:

0.94

Power:

133.8 PS (132 bhp) (98.4 kW) @ 4750 rpm

Specific Output :

45.3 bhp per litre, 0.74 bhp per cubic inch

Torque:

226.0 Nm (167 ft·lb) (23 kgm) @ 3000 rpm

Specific Torque:

77.61 Nm/litre

Bmep:

485.33cc per cylinder

Compression Ratio:

9.00:1

Fuel Capacity:

54.6 Litres, 12 UK Gal, 14.4 US Gal

Unitary Capacity:

485.33cc per cylinder

Coolant:

Water

Intercooler:

n/a

Aspiration:

Normal

Compressor Type:

n/a

Ignition and Electrical:

n/a

Exhaust:

n/a

Catalytic Converter:

No

Main Bearings:

n/a

Transmission / Gear Box

Transmission:

4 Speed Manual with Overdrive

Manual, 4 speed floor mounted:

n/a

Automatic, 3 speed floor mounted T-Bar:

n/a

Final drive ratio:

3.91

Drive:

Rear Wheel Drive

Performance

0-50 mph (80 km/h):

9.30 s

0-60 mph (100 km/h):

11.50 s

0-100 mph (161 km/h):

36.90 s

Standing ¼ mile:

18.80 s

Standing Km:

n/a

Top speed:

181 Km/h (112 mph)

Fuel Consumption:

n/a

CO2 Emissions:

n/a

Power-to-weight:

113.99 bhp/ton

Steering and Brakes

Brake Type:

Ventilated Front Disc Brakes / Rear Drum Brakes

Front:

n/a

Rear:

n/a

Park Brake:

n/a

Steering:

Cam & Peg

Turns Lock-to-Lock:

3.250

Top Gear Ratio:

0.82

Turning Circle:

11.10 m

Suspension, Wheels and Tyres

Front Suspension:

Independent Suspension / Wishbone / Coil Springs / Anti-Roll Bar

Rear Suspension:

Live Axle / Semi-Elliptic Leaf Springs Panhard Rod

Wheels:

Front:

n/a

Rear:

n/a

Tyres :

Front:

n/a

Rear:

n/a

Interior

Instruments:

n/a

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