Friday, April 30, 2010

Austin-Healey Car And The History Of It Parts 2

Austin-Healey Car And The History Of It Parts 2

Austin Healey CarsPicture Of Austin Healey 3000 Cars

The 1960s saw the introduction of the Austin Healey 3000 MkII. It sported dual carburetors and had a curved instead of straight front windshield. Although its top speed was reduced to 112.9 mph, its zero-to-60 performance increased to 10.9 seconds. Its fuel efficiency increased to 23.5 miles per gallon.


Austin-Healey CarsPicture Of 1967 Austin Healey Sprite Cars

The Austin Healey 3000 MkIII was produced from 1964 to 1967. The MkIII could achieve speeds in excess of 150 mph and had power-assisted brakes. Later MkIII models increased rear suspension travel to improve handling.


Austin Healey-CarsPicture Of 1956 Austin Healey 100 Cars

1961 saw the introduction of the Sprite MkII. Early MkIIs used the original 948cc engine, but later models used a 1098cc engine. Front disc brakes were introduced with the MkII, and wire wheels were offered as options.


Austin-Healey-CarsPicture Of Austin Healey Cars

The Sprite MkIII was made from 1964 to 1966 and featured improvements in comfort, with additional weight making the car less sporty. Handling was improved by changes to the rear leaf springs, and, for the first time, the car was fitted with locks.


Austin Healey Cars1Picture Of 1956 Austin Healey 100 Cars

In 1966, the final car of the Sprite line, the MkIV, was introduced. The MkIV sported a 1275cc engine, and moved from a trunk-stowed removable top to a permanently fixed hinged convertible top.

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