| Competition Page | 1969 PCS Book |
Manufacturer: Austin Class: D Model: Austin Healey 3000 Mk I, II & III ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ENGINE: Manufacturer ...... BMC Type .............. Pushrod 6 cyl in line Bore & stroke ..... 3.28 x 3.50 Capacity .......... 2912 cc Head material ..... C.I. Block material .... C.I. Valve head dia: Intake .... 1.75 Exhaust ... 1.56 Carburation ....... Two 1.75 or 2 SU or Three 1.5 SU ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ TRANSMISSION AND DRIVE TRAIN: Clutch Diameter: 9.5 Gearbox No. speeds forward: 4 Ratios: Std. Alt. Alt. Alt. Alt. Alt. 1 2.64 2.41 2.65 2.21 2.93 2 2.07 1.72 1.88 1.58 2.05 3 1.31 1.20 1.43 1.09 1.31 4 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 5 Overdrive Make & Model: Laycock Ratio ....... 0.88, 0.82, 0.79 Final drive ratios: 3.54, 3.91, 4.1, 4.8 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ CHASSIS Wheelbase ................... 91.7 Track dimension, front ...... 49 Track dimension, rear ....... 50 Wheel Diameter .............. 15 Rim Width ................... 4.5 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ BRAKES STANDARD ALTERNATE Front: 11.25 Disc Rear: 11 Drum Disc (No. H8462) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ WEIGHT & CAPACITIES Official weight: 2375 lbs Radiator cap ...... 11 Qt Oil sump cap ...... 8.5 Qt Fuel tank cap ..... 15 Gal Alt: 18 Gal, 24 Gal, 30 Gal ------------------------------------------------------------------------------