Austin-Healey 3000

Austin-Healey 3000

Austin-Healey 3000
British Motor Corporation
aka	Type aka here, not up there
Production	1959-1967
Class	Sports Car
Body Style	2 doors+how many seats+roadster
Length	157in (3,998mm)
Width	60in (1524mm)
Height	46in (1,168mm)
Wheelbase	92in (2337mm)
Weight	2550lb (1,157kg)
Transmission	4spd manual w/Overdrive + RWD
Engine	2.9L C-Series I6
Power	148hp @ 5250rpm N/A lb-ft of torque @ N/A rpm
Similar	similar (competition)
Designer	Designer (lead designer if it was a team effort)

 The Austin Healey 3000 was a traditional British Sports Car built in the 1960s. See Autopedia's comprehensive Austin-Healey 3000 Review.

Recent Changes

Mention any minor facelifts or major changes made to the vehicle here.

Styles and Major Options

Certain vehicles come in different trim levels or body styles. Features and major options should be mentioned here.

Pricing

Add more fields as necessary.

MODEL Trims
Trim1	MK 2	MK 3	Trim4
MSRP
$Price1	$3,699	$3,699	$Price4
Invoice
$Price1	$Price2	$Price3	$Price4

Gas Mileage

Add more fields as necessary.

As seen on the FuelEconomy.gov website, the City/Highway MPG averages are as follows:

Trim
Trim1	MK 2	Trim3	Trim4
MPG
c/h	19.6 mpg-us	c/h	c/h

Engine and Transmission

Specifications, details, graphs, pictures and other information regarding the powertrain is placed in this section.

Performance

Please make sure to write information of the vehicle's performance in a third-person point of view. This section should include information about the car's acceleration figures, handling, braking, etc.

If using information gathered from Road Test articles from a reputable automotive source, then please make sure to cite the quote.

Reliability

Warranty options and scheduled maintenance information should be mentioned here.

Safety

This section should reference points on safety ratings and features of the vehicle.

Photos

Add Photos of the vehicle here.

Please make sure not to use copyrighted photos.

Colors

List the colors that the particular <MODEL> is offered in.

Main Competitors

Create links to other <MAKE> <MODEL> pages in this section.

Hybrid Models

If there are hybrid versions of this vehicle manufactured, then please elaborate a little bit on it here.

Unique Attributes

If there are any features of this vehicle that sets it apart from other vehicles in its class, then mention those unique attributes here.

Interior

This section should include information on the interior's design, build quality, ergonomics, space (head and legroom, front and rear), features, stowage compartments and overall comfort and livability. Add pictures wherever applicable and keep information in a third-person point of view.

Resale Values

Add more fields as necessary.

<MODEL> Year
Year X	Year X-2	Year X-3	Year X-4
Resale Value
$	$	$	$

Criticisms

Please make sure to keep critiques in a third-person point of view. If using criticisms from a reputable automotive source, then please make sure to cite the quote.

Generations

Third generation (1963–1967)

Called the BJ8 or 'Big Healey' the 3000 was the final and most developed Austin-Healey 3000. Primarily it received a new 150 bhp engine and more luxurious interior, but there was numerous detail differences around the car.Road & Track said the MkIII was Road & Track was “an enthusiast’s sports car that was fun to drive with lots of performance and good handling and braking characteristics.”In 1964, the MKIII was updated to Phase II specification which included more ground clearance, disc brakes up front and a 4-speed manual with overdrive.

Second generation (1961–1962)

In May of 1961 BMC upgraded their flagship model with three SU HS4 carburetors, modified valve springs and a new camshaft. Called the MKII, it was an alternative to the Triumph TR3A or Jaguar E-Type.The MKII was initially offered as an occasional 4-seat roadster called the BT7 or the 2-seat variant from known as the BN7. Both versions used flat front windscreens and detachable side curtains in the style of a roadster. The rear panel of the BT7 was cut out much deeper towards the truck to make room of the small jumper seats in the rear. As a result, almost all the road race and rally cars were built on the BN7 platform. Later cars came equipped with a center-located top-loader transmission and a fiberglass transmission tunnel. Of these the BN7, top-loader is an especially rare and desirable combination.

Worldwide

If the vehicle is sold in other markets worldwide, then this is the section to mention that information. Also, mention if the <MODEL> goes by another name in these other markets.

Design quirks and oddities

Refer to any pop-culture tidbits about the vehicle in this section.

Awards

List out notable awards that the model has received while in production. Boldface the company or organization that gives out the award, and Italicize the name of the award.

See Also

The rise and fall of British Leyland - the car companies and the brands - [edit]

Marque

1900s

1910s

1920s

1930s

1940s

1950s

1960s

1970s

1980s

1990s

2000s

2006

Jaguar

SS Cars

Jaguar

Jaguar

BMH

British Leyland

Jaguar

Ford

Daimler

Daimler

BSA

BSA

Lanchester

Lanchester

Mini

BMC

Austin Rover

BAe

BMW

BMW/MINI

Riley

Riley

Nuffield Organisation

BMW

MG

Morris Garages (MG)

BMW

MGR

Nanjing

Morris

Morris

Morris

Wolseley

Wolseley

Austin

Austin

Austin

Vanden Plas

Vanden Plas

Ford

Rover

Rover

Rover

Rover

BMW/MGR

Ford

Land Rover

Ford

Alvis

Alvis

BAE Systems

Standard

Standard

Standard Triumph

Leyland

BMW/Triumph

Triumph

Dawson

Triumph

External Links

Please include any external sites that were used in collaborating this data, including manufacturer sites, in this section.

News and References

Enthusiast Sites and Discussion Forums