1979 - Talbot - Sunbeam-Lotus

Technical Specs of This Model
1. Sunbeam-Lotus 1979
General Information
Make Talbot
Model Sunbeam-Lotus
Production Year 1979
Country
Designer
Production Number
Model Code
Model Family
Chassis and Dimensions
Chassis Type 4/5S HBK
Number of Doors 2
Wheelbase 2413 mm     (95 in)
Front Track 1341 mm     (52,8 in)
Rear Track 1328 mm     (52,3 in)
Length 3830 mm     (150,8 in)
Width 1603 mm     (63,1 in)
Height 1405 mm     (55,3 in)
Ground Clearance
Length / Wheelbase Ratio 1,59
Weight 960 kg     (2114,5 lb)
Weight Distribution (front/rear)
Fuel Capacity 40,9 litre   (9 Imp gal ,  10,8 US gal)
Aerodynamics
Drag Coefficient
Frontal Area
Cx
Engine Specifications
Engine Manufacturer Lotus
Engine Location Front
Engine Alignment Longitudinal
Engine Construction aluminium block & head
Coolant Type Water
Engine Type DOHC
Number of Cylinders and Placement S-4
Valves per Cylinder 4    (Total of 16 Pieces)
Engine Displacement 2170 cc     (132,42 cu in)
Bore 95,2 mm     (3,75 in)
Stroke 76,2 mm     (3 in)
Bore / Stroke Ratio 1,25
Unitary Capacity 542,5 cc/cylinder    (33,11 cu in/cylinder)
Number of Main Bearings
Compression Ratio 9,44 : 1
Fuel System Type 2 De carbs
Aspiration Type Normal
Compressor Type -
Intercooler Type None
Catalytic Converter No
Maximum Engine Power 150 HP     (111,9 kW)
Maximum Engine Power rpm 5750 d/d
Maximum Engine Torque 203 N.m     (149,8 lb.ft ,  20,7 kg.m)
Maximum Engine Torque rpm 4500 d/d
Engine Torque at Max. Engine Power rpm 185,8 N.m    (5750 d/d)
Power / Weight Ratio 156,2 HP/ton    (116,5 W/kg)
Power / Engine Displacement Ratio 69,1 HP/litre    (51,5 kW/litre)
CO2 Emissions
Fuel Consumption
Performance
0 - 80 km/h
0 - 60 mph 7,4 s
0 - 100 km/h
0 - 160 km/h
80 - 120 km/h (in top gear)
0 - 400 m Acceleration 15,6 s
0 - 1000 m Acceleration
Top Speed 195 km/h   (121,2 mph)
Gearbox and Transmission
Transmission Type 5M
Top Gear Ratio 0,8 : 1
Final Drive Ratio 3,89 : 1
Drive Wheels RWD (Rear Wheel Drive)
Handling, Suspension Geometry and Brakes
Steering Type rack & pinion
Steering Turns (lock to lock)
Turning Circle Diameter
Suspension (front) I.CS.MS.
Suspension (rear) LA.CS.RA.
Brakes (front/rear) Di/Dr-S
Brake Disc Diameter (front) 241 mm
Brake Disc Diameter (rear) 203 mm
Wheels (front)
Wheels (rear)
Tyres (front) 185/70 HR 13
Tyres (rear) 185/70 HR 13