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Austin Healey 3000 Specs, Engines & Dimensions (1959–1961) — First Generation

The First Generation Austin Healey 3000 is an open Roadster for drivers who want a traditional British sports car. You sit low, the body is simple, and the car is meant for touring as much as a lively weekend run.

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Austin Healey 3000 Engines and Transmissions

The Austin Healey 3000 engine in these Roadsters is a 2.9-liter gasoline six, paired with a manual gearbox and rear-wheel drive. Examples such as 2.9 MT, 2.9 MT4, and 2.9 MT5 share that powertrain layout; you mainly choose the transmission, not a different drivetrain.

Roadster — Austin Healey 3000 Engines and Transmissions

Roadster Austin Healey 3000 Engines and Transmissions
ModificationEngine typeEngine capacityMaximum powerMaximum power, kwMaximum torque N⋅mTransmissionType of drive
2.9 MTGasoline2912 cm³124 hp92 kW220 N⋅mManualRWD
2.9 MT5Gasoline2912 cm³126 hp93 kW220 N⋅mManualRWD
2.9 MT4Gasoline2912 cm³126 hp93 kW220 N⋅mManualRWD

Austin Healey 3000 Dimensions

Roadster — Austin Healey 3000 Dimensions

Roadster Austin Healey 3000 Dimensions
ModificationLengthWidthHeightWheelbaseCurb weightGround clearance, minimum
2.9 MT4001 mm1524 mm1250 mm2337 mm1143 kg117 mm
2.9 MT54001 mm1524 mm1250 mm2337 mm1118 kg120 mm
2.9 MT44001 mm1524 mm1250 mm2337 mm1118 kg120 mm

Austin Healey 3000 Cargo Space

Roadster — Austin Healey 3000 Cargo Space

Roadster Austin Healey 3000 Cargo Space
ModificationTrunk volume min
2.9 MT150 l
2.9 MT5150 l
2.9 MT4150 l