1967 - Sunbeam - Rapier

Technical Specs of This Model
1. Rapier 1967
General Information
Make Sunbeam
Model Rapier
Production Year 1967
Country
Designer
Production Number
Model Code
Model Family
Chassis and Dimensions
Chassis Type 2+2 FHC
Number of Doors
Wheelbase 2502 mm     (98,5 in)
Front Track 1321 mm     (52 in)
Rear Track 1321 mm     (52 in)
Length 4432 mm     (174,5 in)
Width 1645 mm     (64,8 in)
Height 1397 mm     (55 in)
Ground Clearance 127 mm     (5 in)
Length / Wheelbase Ratio 1,77
Weight 1016 kg     (2237,9 lb)
Weight Distribution (front/rear) %53 / %47
Fuel Capacity 68 litre   (15 Imp gal ,  18 US gal)
Aerodynamics
Drag Coefficient
Frontal Area
Cx
Engine Specifications
Engine Manufacturer Hillman
Engine Location Front
Engine Alignment
Engine Construction
Coolant Type Water
Engine Type OHV
Number of Cylinders and Placement S-4
Valves per Cylinder 2    (Total of 8 Pieces)
Engine Displacement 1725 cc     (105,27 cu in)
Bore 81,5 mm     (3,21 in)
Stroke 82,65 mm     (3,25 in)
Bore / Stroke Ratio 0,99
Unitary Capacity 431,25 cc/cylinder    (26,32 cu in/cylinder)
Number of Main Bearings
Compression Ratio 9,2 : 1
Fuel System Type 2 St carbs
Aspiration Type Normal
Compressor Type -
Intercooler Type None
Catalytic Converter No
Maximum Engine Power 79 HP     (58,9 kW)
Maximum Engine Power rpm 5200 d/d
Maximum Engine Torque 126 N.m     (93 lb.ft ,  12,9 kg.m)
Maximum Engine Torque rpm 3300 d/d
Engine Torque at Max. Engine Power rpm 108,2 N.m    (5200 d/d)
Power / Weight Ratio 77,8 HP/ton    (58 W/kg)
Power / Engine Displacement Ratio 45,8 HP/litre    (34,2 kW/litre)
CO2 Emissions
Fuel Consumption
Performance
0 - 80 km/h 9 s
0 - 60 mph
0 - 100 km/h
0 - 160 km/h
80 - 120 km/h (in top gear)
0 - 400 m Acceleration 18,7 s
0 - 1000 m Acceleration
Top Speed 166 km/h   (103,2 mph)
Gearbox and Transmission
Transmission Type 4OD
Top Gear Ratio 0,8 : 1
Final Drive Ratio 4,22 : 1
Drive Wheels RWD (Rear Wheel Drive)
Handling, Suspension Geometry and Brakes
Steering Type
Steering Turns (lock to lock)
Turning Circle Diameter 11,2 m    (36,7 ft)
Suspension (front) I.CS.LW.ARB.
Suspension (rear) LA.SE.
Brakes (front/rear) Di/Dr-S
Brake Disc Diameter (front)
Brake Disc Diameter (rear)
Wheels (front)
Wheels (rear)
Tyres (front)
Tyres (rear)