1959 - Sunbeam-Talbot - Rapier III

Technical Specs of This Model
1. Rapier III 1959
General Information
Make Sunbeam-Talbot
Model Rapier III
Production Year 1959
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 1549 mm     (61 in)
Height 1486 mm     (58,5 in)
Ground Clearance
Length / Wheelbase Ratio 1,69
Weight 1043 kg     (2297,4 lb)
Weight Distribution (front/rear)
Fuel Capacity
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 1494 cc     (91,17 cu in)
Bore 79 mm     (3,11 in)
Stroke 76,2 mm     (3 in)
Bore / Stroke Ratio 1,04
Unitary Capacity 373,5 cc/cylinder    (22,79 cu in/cylinder)
Number of Main Bearings
Compression Ratio 9,2 : 1
Fuel System Type 2 Ze carbs
Aspiration Type Normal
Compressor Type -
Intercooler Type None
Catalytic Converter No
Maximum Engine Power 78 HP     (58,2 kW)
Maximum Engine Power rpm 5400 d/d
Maximum Engine Torque 113 N.m     (83,4 lb.ft ,  11,5 kg.m)
Maximum Engine Torque rpm 3500 d/d
Engine Torque at Max. Engine Power rpm 102,9 N.m    (5400 d/d)
Power / Weight Ratio 74,8 HP/ton    (55,8 W/kg)
Power / Engine Displacement Ratio 52,2 HP/litre    (38,9 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 4M
Top Gear Ratio 1,01 : 1
Final Drive Ratio 4,55 : 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)