1961 - Sunbeam-Talbot - Rapier IIIA

Technical Specs of This Model
1. Rapier IIIA 1961
General Information
Make Sunbeam-Talbot
Model Rapier IIIA
Production Year 1961
Country
Designer
Production Number
Model Code
Model Family
Chassis and Dimensions
Chassis Type 2+2 FHC
Number of Doors 2
Wheelbase 2438 mm     (96 in)
Front Track 1264 mm     (49,8 in)
Rear Track 1232 mm     (48,5 in)
Length 4128 mm     (162,5 in)
Width 1543 mm     (60,7 in)
Height 1486 mm     (58,5 in)
Ground Clearance 146 mm     (5,7 in)
Length / Wheelbase Ratio 1,69
Weight 1050 kg     (2312,8 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 1592 cc     (97,15 cu in)
Bore 81,5 mm     (3,21 in)
Stroke 76,2 mm     (3 in)
Bore / Stroke Ratio 1,07
Unitary Capacity 398 cc/cylinder    (24,29 cu in/cylinder)
Number of Main Bearings
Compression Ratio 9,1 : 1
Fuel System Type 2 Ze carbs
Aspiration Type Normal
Compressor Type -
Intercooler Type None
Catalytic Converter No
Maximum Engine Power 75 HP     (55,9 kW)
Maximum Engine Power rpm 5100 d/d
Maximum Engine Torque 119 N.m     (87,8 lb.ft ,  12,1 kg.m)
Maximum Engine Torque rpm 3900 d/d
Engine Torque at Max. Engine Power rpm 104,7 N.m    (5100 d/d)
Power / Weight Ratio 71,4 HP/ton    (53,3 W/kg)
Power / Engine Displacement Ratio 47,1 HP/litre    (35,1 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 150 km/h   (93,2 mph)
Gearbox and Transmission
Transmission Type 4M
Top Gear Ratio 1 : 1
Final Drive Ratio 4,22 : 1
Drive Wheels RWD (Rear Wheel Drive)
Handling, Suspension Geometry and Brakes
Steering Type recirculating ball
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) 5.60 x 15
Tyres (rear) 5.60 x 15