1959→1961 Austin-Healey 3000 MKI BN7
In an attempt to rebrand the Austin Healey, it was renamed the 3000 that represented the car's 3-liter engine.
This model was replaced outright with the 3000 MKII which featured three SU HS4 carburetors.
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1960 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk I BN7 Vintage Racing Car - sold for €41,568
Originally registered 57 FAC, this standard-production 1960 Austin-Healey 3000 BN7 has factory-ordered modifications by DMH under Geoff Healey with 'Sebring' performance upgrades and a state-of-the-art Ruddspeed triple-carburettor intake manifold, which is believed to be the only known such unit in existence. Among the numerous mechanical upgrades, a magneto replaced the standard distributor. Destined for Canada in early 1960, it was re-skin... more
Gallery: 2011 Salon Privé Auction by RM
1960 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk I BN7 HBN7L894 - sold for $70,400
Recently Awarded Best in Class and Best Healey. 4,000 Miles Since 2011 Frame‐Off Restoration. Stunning Finish in Black with Chrome Wire Wheels. Rare Two‐Seater Roadster, One of 2,825 Built. Essentially Untouched in Storage for Almost 35 Years. Extremely rare 2-seat removable hardtop.
Gallery: The 2013 Amelia Island Auction by Gooding & Company
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In Detail
| submitted by | Richard Owen |
| type | Series Production Car |
| production years | 1959 - 1961 |
| built at | Abington, England |
| engine | Series C Straight-6 |
| valvetrain | OHV 2 Valves / Cyl |
| displacement | 2912 cc / 177.7 in³ |
| bore | 83.31 mm / 3.28 in |
| stroke | 88.9 mm / 3.5 in |
| compression | 8.7:1 |
| power | 87.2 kw / 117 bhp @ 4700 rpm |
| specific output | 40.18 bhp per litre |
| bhp/weight | 106.17 bhp per tonne |
| torque | 192.5 nm / 142 ft lbs @ 2400 rpm |
| body / frame | Steel Body over Steel Frame |
| driven wheels | Front Engine / RWD |
| front tires | 5.9-10 |
| rear tires | 5.9-10 |
| front brakes | Discs |
| rear brakes | Drums |
| curb weight | 1102 kg / 2429 lbs |
| wheelbase | 2337 mm / 92.0 in |
| front track | 1328 mm / 52.3 in |
| rear track | 1270 mm / 50.0 in |
| length | 4001 mm / 157.5 in |
| width | 1537 mm / 60.5 in |
| height | 1270 mm / 50.0 in |
| transmission | 4-Speed Manual w/Overdrive |
| gear ratios | 2.93:1, 2.05:1, 1.31:1, 1.00:1 |
| top speed | ~185.1 kph / 115.0 mph |
| 0 - 60 mph | ~10.7 seconds |
| 0 - 100 mph | ~36.0 seconds |
| 0 - 1/4 mile | ~17.0 seconds |
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