1960 Austin-Healey 3000 MKI Specifications

Specifications

1959 1960

Features

Engine Location :	Front
Drive Type :	Rear Wheel
Body / Chassis :	Separate body and frame
Production Years for Series :	1959 - 1961
Price :	$3,050-$3,370
Weight :	2500 lbs \| 1133.981 kg

Performance

0-60 mph :	9.8 seconds.
Top Speed :	184 km/h \| 114.356 mph

Engine & Transmission

Inline 6
Displacement :	2912 cc \| 177.7 cu in. \| 2.9 L.
Power :	124 BHP (91.264 KW) @ 4600 RPM
Torque :	162 Ft-Lbs (220 NM) @ 2700 RPM
Bore :	3.3 in \| 83 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 Floor lever

Production Figures

1960 Austin-Healey 3000 MKI
Deluxe Roadster 2 dr. 2 P :	2,825
Sport Roadster 2 dr. 2 P :	10,825

Dimension(s)

Deluxe Roadster

Chassis # HBT7L6994
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Chassis # HBN7L/7462

Chassis # HBJ7L18025
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Chassis # 7L/13037
Engine # 29D-RU-H24507
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Chassis # HBN7L 894
Engine # 29D-RU-H13344
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Chassis # HBT7L 9299
Engine # 29D-RV-H/14569
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Chassis # HBN7L 743
Engine # 29D U H915
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Chassis # M1-L053935

Exterior
Fuel Capacity :	14.0 Gal
Seating Capacity :	2
Doors :	2
Length :	157.5 in \| 4001 mm.
Width :	60.5 in \| 1537 mm.
Height :	49.0 in \| 1245 mm.
Wheelbase :	92.0 in \| 2337 mm.
Front Track :	52.3 in \| 1328 mm.
Rear Track :	50.0 in \| 1270 mm.
Ground Clearance :	4.6 in \| 117 mm.

Sport Roadster

Chassis # HBT7L6710
Engine # 29D-RU-H/8830
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Chassis # H-BT7-L/2348
Engine # 29D-RU-H/2709
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Chassis # BN7L 10336
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Chassis # H-BT7L/2951
Engine # 29K-RU-H/3513
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Chassis # H-BN7-L/1780
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Exterior
Price :	$3,050
Weight :	2500 lbs \| 1133.981 kg
Fuel Capacity :	14.0 Gal
Seating Capacity :	2+2
Doors :	2
Length :	157.5 in \| 4001 mm.
Width :	60.5 in \| 1537 mm.
Height :	49.0 in \| 1245 mm.
Wheelbase :	92.0 in \| 2337 mm.
Front Track :	52.3 in \| 1328 mm.
Rear Track :	50.0 in \| 1270 mm.
Ground Clearance :	4.6 in \| 117 mm.

Deluxe Roadster

Exterior
Price :	$3,370
Weight :	2460 lbs \| 1115.837 kg
Fuel Capacity :	14.0 Gal
Seating Capacity :	2+2
Doors :	2
Length :	157.5 in \| 4001 mm.
Width :	60.5 in \| 1537 mm.
Height :	49.0 in \| 1245 mm.
Wheelbase :	92.0 in \| 2337 mm.
Front Track :	52.3 in \| 1328 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
Cam and Lever

Tires / Wheels
Tires :	5.90x15

1960 Averages

Avg. Car Cost :	$2,600
Avg. Household Income :	$5,315
Avg. Home :	$12,700
Avg. Gallon of Gas :	$0.31
Total Car Production :	7,905,119

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Q: How fast is the 1960 Austin-Healey 3000 MKI? A: The 1960 Austin-Healey 3000 MKI has a top speed of 184 km/h.

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Q: How much did the 1960 Austin-Healey 3000 MKI cost when new?A: The 1960 Austin-Healey 3000 MKI cost approximately $3,050 to $3,370 (USD) when new.

Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1960 Austin-Healey 3000 MKI? A: The 1960 Austin-Healey 3000 MKI was offered as a Deluxe Roadster, Sport Roadster.

Q: What tires did the 1960 Austin-Healey 3000 MKI have? A: The 1960 Austin-Healey 3000 MKI had 5.90x15 tires.

Q: What engine did the 1960 Austin-Healey 3000 MKI have? A: The engine powering the 1960 Austin-Healey 3000 MKI was a Inline 6 (2912 cc | 177.7 cu in. | 2.9 L.) with 124 BHP (91.264 KW) @ 4600 RPM and 162 Ft-Lbs (220 NM) @ 2700 RPM.

Q: What transmission did the 1960 Austin-Healey 3000 MKI have? A: The 1960 Austin-Healey 3000 MKI had a 4 speed Manual Floor lever gearbox.