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THE FACTS
Austin-Healey 100-Six and 3000
Austin-Healey Austin-Healey Austin-Healey Austin-Healey Austin-Healey 100-Six BN4 3000 Mk I BT7 Mk II BT7 MK IIA BJ7 MK III BJ8
ENGINE
Displacement 2639 cc 2912 cc 2912 cc 2912 cc 2912 cc
Bore x Stroke 79.4 mm x 88.9 mm 83.4 x 88.9 mm 83.4 x 88.9 mm 83.4 x 88.9 mm 83.4 x 88.9 mm
Horsepower @ RPM 102 @ 4600 124 @ 4600 132 @ 4750 130 @ 4750 148 @ 5250
Torque @ RPM 142 lb ft/193 N-m @ 2400 175 lb ft/237 N-m @ 3000 167 lb ft/226 N-m @ 3000 167 lb ft/226 N-m @ 3000 165 lb ft/224 N-m @ 3500
Compression Ratio 8.25:1 9.0:1 9.0:1 9:01 9:01
Fuel Delivery Twin SU Carburetors Twin SU Carburetors Triple SU Carburetors Twin SU Carburetors Twin SU Carburetors
TRANSMISSION
Manual 4-Speed manual with 4-Speed manual with 4-Speed manual with 4-Speed manual with 4-Speed manual with optional OD optional OD optional OD optional OD optional OD
Final Drive 4.1 w/OD or 3.91 4.1 w/OD or 3.91 4.1 w/OD or 3.91 4.1 w/OD or 3.91 3.54
BODY
Construction Body-on-frame Body-on-frame Body-on-frame Body-on-frame Body-on-frame
Overall Length 4001 mm/157.5 in 4001 mm/157.5 in 4001 mm/157.5 in 4000.5 mm/157.5 in 4000.5 mm/157.5 in
Overall Width 1538 mm/60.5 in 1538 mm/60.5 in 1538 mm/60.5 in 1538 mm/60.5 in 1538 mm/60.5 in
Overall Height 1245 mm/49.0 in 1245 mm/49.0 in 1245 mm/49.0 in 1245 mm/49 in 1245 mm/49 in
Wheelbase 2337 mm/92.0 in 2337 mm/92.0 in 2337 mm/92.0 in 2337 mm/92 in 2337 mm/92 in
Front Track 1238 mm/48.8 in 1238 mm/48.8 in 1238 mm/48.8 in 1238 mm/48.75 in 1238 mm/48.75 in
Rear Track 1270 mm/50.0 in 1270 mm/50.0 in 1270 mm/50.0 in 1270 mm/50.0 in 1270 mm/50.0 in
Fuel Tank 55 liters/14.5 gallons 45 liters/12 gallons 45 liters/12 gallons 45 liters/12 gallons 45 liters/12 gallons
Trunk Capacity N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
CHASSIS
Front Suspension Independent, with upper and lower wishbones, coil
Independent, with upper and lower wishbones, coil springs, lever shocks, anti-roll bar
Independent, with upper and lower wishbones, coil springs, lever shocks, anti-roll bar
Independent, with upper and lower wishbones, coil springs, lever shocks, anti-roll bar
Independent, with upper and lower wishbones, coil springs, lever shocks, anti-roll bar
springs, lever shocks, anti-roll bar
Rear Suspension Live axle, with semi- elliptic leaf springs, lever
Live axle, with semi- elliptic leaf springs, lever shocks and Panhard rod
Live axle, with semi- elliptic leaf springs, lever shocks and Panhard rod
Live axle, with semi- elliptic leaf springs, lever shocks and Panhard rod
Live axle, with semi- elliptic leaf springs, lever shocks and Panhard rod
shocks and Panhard rod
Front Brakes Drum Drum Drum Disc, power assist Disc, power assist
Rear Brakes Drum Drum Drum Drum, power assist Drum, power assist
TEST DATA
0-60 MPH 13.2 seconds 11.7 seconds 11.5 seconds 10.4 seconds 9.8 seconds
Top Speed 104 MPH 115 MPH 115 MPH 117 MPH 116 MPH
Fuel Consumption 19 MPG 18.8 MPG 18.8 MPG 17.1 MPG 16 MPG
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WAYNE’S TAKE
Austin-Healey 3000: These started out as muscular roadsters, but then later evolved into more traditional convertibles with roll-up windows and other concessions to creature comfort. Simple mechanicals with
good aftermarket parts support. Annoying low-hanging
exhaust is balanced with near-perfect exhaust note.
ARelatively easy to service, good parts supply
ÅTend to have some niggling issues (electrical and carburetors) ANXIETY INDEX: LOW
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