1955 - Sunbeam-Talbot - Rapier I

Technical Specs of This Model
1. Rapier I 1955
General Information
Make Sunbeam-Talbot
Model Rapier I
Production Year 1955
Country
Designer
Production Number
Model Code
Model Family
Chassis and Dimensions
Chassis Type 2+2 FHC
Number of Doors
Wheelbase 2438 mm     (96 in)
Front Track 1245 mm     (49 in)
Rear Track 1232 mm     (48,5 in)
Length 4077 mm     (160,5 in)
Width 1543 mm     (60,7 in)
Height 1473 mm     (58 in)
Ground Clearance 178 mm     (7 in)
Length / Wheelbase Ratio 1,67
Weight 1070 kg     (2356,8 lb)
Weight Distribution (front/rear)
Fuel Capacity 45,5 litre   (10 Imp gal ,  12 US gal)
Aerodynamics
Drag Coefficient
Frontal Area
Cx
Engine Specifications
Engine Manufacturer Hillman
Engine Location Front
Engine Alignment Longitudinal
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 1390 cc     (84,82 cu in)
Bore 76,2 mm     (3 in)
Stroke 76,2 mm     (3 in)
Bore / Stroke Ratio 1
Unitary Capacity 347,5 cc/cylinder    (21,21 cu in/cylinder)
Number of Main Bearings
Compression Ratio 8 : 1
Fuel System Type 2 Ze carbs
Aspiration Type Normal
Compressor Type -
Intercooler Type None
Catalytic Converter No
Maximum Engine Power 62,5 HP     (46,6 kW)
Maximum Engine Power rpm 5400 d/d
Maximum Engine Torque 100 N.m     (73,8 lb.ft ,  10,2 kg.m)
Maximum Engine Torque rpm 3000 d/d
Engine Torque at Max. Engine Power rpm 82,4 N.m    (5400 d/d)
Power / Weight Ratio 58,4 HP/ton    (43,6 W/kg)
Power / Engine Displacement Ratio 45 HP/litre    (33,5 kW/litre)
CO2 Emissions
Fuel Consumption
Performance
0 - 80 km/h
0 - 60 mph
0 - 100 km/h
0 - 160 km/h
80 - 120 km/h (in top gear)
0 - 400 m Acceleration
0 - 1000 m Acceleration
Top Speed
Gearbox and Transmission
Transmission Type 4OD
Top Gear Ratio 0,75 : 1
Final Drive Ratio 5,22 : 1
Drive Wheels RWD (Rear Wheel Drive)
Handling, Suspension Geometry and Brakes
Steering Type
Steering Turns (lock to lock)
Turning Circle Diameter
Suspension (front) I.CS.
Suspension (rear) LA.SE.
Brakes (front/rear) Dr/Dr
Brake Disc Diameter (front)
Brake Disc Diameter (rear)
Wheels (front)
Wheels (rear)
Tyres (front)
Tyres (rear)