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| Technical Specs of This Model |
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Sprite 1958
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| General Information |
| Make |
Austin-Healey |
| Model |
Sprite |
| Production Year |
1958 |
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| Chassis and Dimensions |
| Chassis Type |
2S DHC |
| Number of Doors |
2 |
| Wheelbase |
2032 mm (80 in) |
| Front Track |
1162 mm (45,7 in) |
| Rear Track |
1137 mm (44,8 in) |
| Length |
3493 mm (137,5 in) |
| Width |
1346 mm (53 in) |
| Height |
1264 mm (49,8 in) |
| Ground Clearance |
127 mm (5 in) |
| Length / Wheelbase Ratio |
1,72 |
| Weight |
664 kg (1462,6 lb) |
| Weight Distribution (front/rear) |
%54 / %46 |
| Fuel Capacity |
27,3 litre (6 Imp gal , 7,2 US gal) |
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| Aerodynamics |
| Drag Coefficient |
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| Frontal Area |
1,24 |
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| Engine Specifications |
| Engine Manufacturer |
BMC |
| Engine Location |
Front |
| Engine Alignment |
Longitudinal |
| Engine Construction |
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| Coolant Type |
Water |
| Engine Type |
OHV |
| Number of Cylinders and Placement |
S-4 |
| Valves per Cylinder |
2 (Total of 8 Pieces) |
| Engine Displacement |
948 cc (57,85 cu in) |
| Bore |
62,9 mm (2,48 in) |
| Stroke |
76,2 mm (3 in) |
| Bore / Stroke Ratio |
0,83 |
| Unitary Capacity |
237 cc/cylinder (14,46 cu in/cylinder) |
| Number of Main Bearings |
5 |
| Compression Ratio |
8,3 : 1 |
| Fuel System Type |
2 SU carbs |
| Aspiration Type |
Normal |
| Compressor Type |
- |
| Intercooler Type |
None |
| Catalytic Converter |
No |
| Maximum Engine Power |
45 HP (33,6 kW) |
| Maximum Engine Power rpm |
5500 d/d |
| Maximum Engine Torque |
71 N.m (52,4 lb.ft , 7,2 kg.m) |
| Maximum Engine Torque rpm |
3000 d/d |
| Engine Torque at Max. Engine Power rpm |
58,3 N.m (5500 d/d) |
| Power / Weight Ratio |
67,8 HP/ton (50,5 W/kg) |
| Power / Engine Displacement Ratio |
47,5 HP/litre (35,4 kW/litre) |
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| Fuel Consumption |
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| Performance |
| 0 - 80 km/h |
13,7 s |
| 0 - 60 mph |
20,9 s |
| 0 - 100 km/h |
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| 0 - 160 km/h |
-1 s |
| 80 - 120 km/h (in top gear) |
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| 0 - 400 m Acceleration |
21,7 s |
| 0 - 1000 m Acceleration |
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| Top Speed |
129 km/h (80,2 mph) |
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| Gearbox and Transmission |
| Transmission Type |
4M |
| Top Gear Ratio |
1 : 1 |
| Final Drive Ratio |
4,22 : 1 |
| Drive Wheels |
RWD (Rear Wheel Drive) |
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| Handling, Suspension Geometry and Brakes |
| Steering Type |
rack & pinion |
| Steering Turns (lock to lock) |
2,5 |
| Turning Circle Diameter |
9,8 m (32,2 ft) |
| Suspension (front) |
I.CS.W. |
| Suspension (rear) |
LA.QE.ARB. |
| Brakes (front/rear) |
Dr/Dr |
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