1953 - Sunbeam - Alpine IIA

Technical Specs of This Model
1. Alpine IIA 1953
General Information
Make Sunbeam
Model Alpine IIA
Production Year 1953
Country
Designer
Production Number
Model Code
Model Family
Chassis and Dimensions
Chassis Type 2+2 DHC
Number of Doors 2
Wheelbase 2477 mm     (97,5 in)
Front Track 1283 mm     (50,5 in)
Rear Track 1283 mm     (50,5 in)
Length 4274 mm     (168,3 in)
Width 1588 mm     (62,5 in)
Height 1467 mm     (57,8 in)
Ground Clearance 171 mm     (6,7 in)
Length / Wheelbase Ratio 1,73
Weight 1270 kg     (2797,4 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 Sunbeam-Talbot
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 2267 cc     (138,34 cu in)
Bore 81 mm     (3,19 in)
Stroke 110 mm     (4,33 in)
Bore / Stroke Ratio 0,74
Unitary Capacity 566,75 cc/cylinder    (34,59 cu in/cylinder)
Number of Main Bearings
Compression Ratio 7,42 : 1
Fuel System Type 1 St carb
Aspiration Type Normal
Compressor Type -
Intercooler Type None
Catalytic Converter No
Maximum Engine Power 80 HP     (59,7 kW)
Maximum Engine Power rpm 4200 d/d
Maximum Engine Torque 163 N.m     (120,3 lb.ft ,  16,6 kg.m)
Maximum Engine Torque rpm 2400 d/d
Engine Torque at Max. Engine Power rpm 135,6 N.m    (4200 d/d)
Power / Weight Ratio 63 HP/ton    (47 W/kg)
Power / Engine Displacement Ratio 35,3 HP/litre    (26,3 kW/litre)
CO2 Emissions
Fuel Consumption
Performance
0 - 80 km/h 12,9 s
0 - 60 mph
0 - 100 km/h
0 - 160 km/h
80 - 120 km/h (in top gear)
0 - 400 m Acceleration 21,1 s
0 - 1000 m Acceleration
Top Speed 153 km/h   (95,1 mph)
Gearbox and Transmission
Transmission Type 4M
Top Gear Ratio 1 : 1
Final Drive Ratio 3,9 : 1
Drive Wheels RWD (Rear Wheel Drive)
Handling, Suspension Geometry and Brakes
Steering Type
Steering Turns (lock to lock)
Turning Circle Diameter 11,1 m    (36,4 ft)
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)