1959 Austin-Healey 3000 MK I Specifications

Specifications

1959 1960

Features

Engine Location :	Front
Drive Type :	Rear Wheel
Production Years for Series :	1959 - 1961
Price :	$3,050-$3,370
Weight :	2470 lbs \| 1120.373 kg

Performance

0-60 mph :	11.4 seconds.
Top Speed :	114 mph \| 183.426 km/h

Engine & Transmission

Inline 6
Displacement :	2912 cc \| 177.7 cu in. \| 2.9 L.
Power :	124 HP (91.264 KW) @ 4600 RPM
Torque :	175 Ft-Lbs (237 NM) @ 3000 RPM
Bore :	3.1 in \| 80 mm.
Stroke :	3.5 in \| 89 mm.
Compression :	9.1:1
Main Bearings :	4
Valvetrain :	12 OHV (2.0 valves per cylinder)
Construction :	Cast-iron block and head
2 SU HD6 carburetors

Transmission:
4 Manual

Production Figures

1959 Austin-Healey 3000 MK I
Deluxe Roadster 2 dr. 2 P :	2,825
Sport Roadster 2 dr. 2 P :	10,825

Dimension(s)

Deluxe Roadster

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Exterior
Fuel Capacity :	14.4 Gal
Seating Capacity :	2
Doors :	2
Length :	157.5 in \| 4001 mm.
Width :	60.5 in \| 1537 mm.
Height :	59.0 in \| 1499 mm.
Wheelbase :	92.0 in \| 2337 mm.
Front Track :	48.8 in \| 1238 mm.
Rear Track :	50.0 in \| 1270 mm.
Ground Clearance :	4.6 in \| 117 mm.

Sport Roadster

Chassis # HBN7L/ 5629
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Exterior
Price :	$3,050
Weight :	2470 lbs \| 1120.373 kg
Fuel Capacity :	14.4 Gal
Seating Capacity :	2+2
Doors :	2
Length :	157.5 in \| 4001 mm.
Width :	60.5 in \| 1537 mm.
Height :	59.0 in \| 1499 mm.
Wheelbase :	92.0 in \| 2337 mm.
Front Track :	48.8 in \| 1238 mm.
Rear Track :	50.0 in \| 1270 mm.
Ground Clearance :	4.6 in \| 117 mm.

Deluxe Roadster

Exterior
Price :	$3,370
Weight :	2470 lbs \| 1120.373 kg
Fuel Capacity :	14.4 Gal
Seating Capacity :	2+2
Doors :	2
Length :	157.5 in \| 4001 mm.
Width :	60.5 in \| 1537 mm.
Height :	59.0 in \| 1499 mm.
Wheelbase :	92.0 in \| 2337 mm.
Front Track :	48.8 in \| 1238 mm.
Rear Track :	50.0 in \| 1270 mm.
Ground Clearance :	4.6 in \| 117 mm.

Handling

Suspension
Front : Wishbones with coil springs Rear : Rigid axle, semi-elliptic leaf springs

Steering
Turns lock to lock :	3.00
Turning Circle :	10.8 m \| 425.235 in. \| 10800.969 mm.

Tires / Wheels
Tires :	5.90x15

1959 Averages

Avg. Car Cost :	$2,200
Avg. Household Income :	$5,010
Avg. Home :	$12,400
Avg. Gallon of Gas :	$0.25

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Q: How fast is the 1959 Austin-Healey 3000 MK I? A: The 1959 Austin-Healey 3000 MK I has a top speed of 114 mph.

Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1959 Austin-Healey 3000 MK I? A: The 1959 Austin-Healey 3000 MK I has a wheelbase size of 92.00 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 1959 Austin-Healey 3000 MK I? A: The 1959 Austin-Healey 3000 MK I has a length of 157.50 inches.

Q: What is the width of the 1959 Austin-Healey 3000 MK I? A: The 1959 Austin-Healey 3000 MK I has a width of 60.50 inches.

Q: How much did the 1959 Austin-Healey 3000 MK I cost when new?A: The 1959 Austin-Healey 3000 MK I cost approximately $3,050 to $3,370 (USD) when new.

Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1959 Austin-Healey 3000 MK I? A: The 1959 Austin-Healey 3000 MK I was offered as a Deluxe Roadster, Sport Roadster.

Q: What tires did the 1959 Austin-Healey 3000 MK I have? A: The 1959 Austin-Healey 3000 MK I had 5.90x15 tires.

Q: What engine did the 1959 Austin-Healey 3000 MK I have? A: The engine powering the 1959 Austin-Healey 3000 MK I was a Inline 6 (2912 cc | 177.7 cu in. | 2.9 L.) with 124 HP (91.264 KW) @ 4600 RPM and 175 Ft-Lbs (237 NM) @ 3000 RPM.

Q: What transmission did the 1959 Austin-Healey 3000 MK I have? A: The 1959 Austin-Healey 3000 MK I had a 4 speed Manual gearbox.