Austin-Healey 3000 Car And The History Of It Parts 2

Austin-Healey 3000 Car And The History Of It Parts 2

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The original Austin Healey 3000 Cars had a 2912 cc (nearly 3 litres) I6 engine, with twin SU carburetors and Girling front disc brakes. It was only referred to as the Mark I after the Mark II was released, previously only being known as the 3000. Wire wheels, overdrive gearbox, a laminated windscreen, a heater, an adjustable steering column, a detachable hard top and two tone paint were all available as options.

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The original 3000 was built from March 1959 - March1961 and has model designation BT7 MkI (4 seat version) and BN7 MkI (2 seater).

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13,650 were made (2,825 BN7 MkI, and 10,825 BT7 MkI).

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A BT7 3000 with hardtop and overdrive tested by The Motor magazine in 1960 had a top speed of 115 mph (185 km/h) and could accelerate from 0-60 mph (97 km/h) in 11.7 seconds. A fuel consumption of 21.6 miles per imperial gallon (13.1 L/100 km; 18.0 mpg-US) was recorded. The test car cost £1326 including taxes.

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Austin Healey 3000 Cars

* 1959 - 1961 BN7 Mark I (2 seat), BT7 Mark I (2+2 seats)
* 1961 - 1962 BN7 Mark II (2 seat), BT7 Mark II (2+2 seats), BJ7 Mark II (2 seat)
* 1962 - 1964 BJ7 Mark II (roll-up windows)
* 1964 - 1967 BJ8 Mark III

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The Austin Healey 3000 Cars is a British sports car built from 1959 to 1967, and is the best known of the 'big' Healey models. The car's bodywork was made by Jensen Motors, and the vehicles were assembled at the BMC Abingdon works.

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The 3000 was a successful car which won its class in many European rallies in its heyday - and is still used in competition by enthusiasts today.

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