
'The Ideal Big-Engined Cruiser'
| 1965 Austin Healey 3000 | |
|---|---|
| Production Period: | Feb. 1964 to Nov. 1967 |
| No. of cylinders: | 6 |
| Engine Type: | All Iron Pushrod Overhead Valve |
| Bore & Stroke: | |
| Capacity: | 2,912 cc |
| No. & type of carburrettors: | Twin 2” SU |
| Power output: | 148 bhp at 5,250 rpm |
| Clutch & Gearbox: | Dry Clutch 4 speed full-synchro manual gearbox with overdrive on third and fourth gears |
| Type of suspension: |
Front: Independent by double wishbones, coil springs with lever arm dampers as top link. Steering: Cam Gears cam and peg Rear: Live axle, semi-elliptic leaf springs. Panhard rod, lever arm dampers. |
| Wheels: | 72 spoke Wire Wheels |
| Brake type: | Disc brakes at the front and drums at the rear, with servo |
| Acceleration: | 0-60 mph in 9.8 seconds |
| Maximum Speed: | 122 mph |