Showing posts with label BN7 Austin Healey Mark II Cars. Show all posts
Showing posts with label BN7 Austin Healey Mark II Cars. Show all posts

Wednesday, June 23, 2010

Austin-Healey 3000 Car And The History Of It Parts 3

Austin-Healey 3000 Car And The History Of It Parts 3

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Introduced in March 1961, the Austin Healey 3000 Mk II Cars came with three SU HS4 carburettors and an improved camshaft, designated the BT7 MkII (4 seat version) and BN7 MkII (2 Seat version). However, upon the introduction of the BJ7 (2+2 seats) model in January 1962, the number of carburettors was reduced to two, (SU type HS6) due to the problems experienced with balancing three carburettors. As a result of the introduction of the BJ7, the BN7 MkII was discontinued in March 1962, and the BT7 MkII followed in June 1962. Externally, the main changes introduced with the BJ7 were a vertical barred front grille, wind up windows rather than side curtains, an improved hood, and a wrap-around windscreen. Optional extras were similar to the MkI, although the option of a factory hardtop was not available from the BJ7's introduction. From August 1961 a brake servo was also available as an optional extra, which greatly improved braking performance. The BJ7 was discontinued in October 1963 with the introduction of the 3000 MkIII.

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A 3000 MkII BT7 with hardtop and overdrive tested by the British The Motor magazine in 1961 had a top speed of 112.9 mph (181.7 km/h) and could accelerate from 0-60 mph (97 km/h) in 10.9 seconds. A fuel consumption of 23.5 miles per imperial gallon (12.0 L/100 km; 19.6 mpg-US) was recorded. The test car cost £1362 including taxes.

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11,564 were made (355 BN7 MkII, 5,096 BT7 MkII, and 6,113 BJ7).

Sunday, June 13, 2010

Austin-Healey 3000 Car And The History Of It Parts 1

Austin-Healey 3000 Car And The History Of It Part 1

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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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