1959 - Sunbeam - Alpine

Technical Specs of This Model
1. Alpine 1959
General Information
Make Sunbeam
Model Alpine
Production Year 1959
Country
Designer
Production Number
Model Code
Model Family
Chassis and Dimensions
Chassis Type 2+2 DHC
Number of Doors 2
Wheelbase 2184 mm     (86 in)
Front Track 1295 mm     (51 in)
Rear Track 1232 mm     (48,5 in)
Length 3943 mm     (155,2 in)
Width 1537 mm     (60,5 in)
Height 1308 mm     (51,5 in)
Ground Clearance 130 mm     (5,1 in)
Length / Wheelbase Ratio 1,81
Weight 966 kg     (2127,8 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 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 5300 d/d
Maximum Engine Torque 122 N.m     (90 lb.ft ,  12,4 kg.m)
Maximum Engine Torque rpm 3400 d/d
Engine Torque at Max. Engine Power rpm 104,8 N.m    (5300 d/d)
Power / Weight Ratio 80,7 HP/ton    (60,2 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 : 1
Final Drive Ratio 3,89 : 1
Drive Wheels RWD (Rear Wheel Drive)
Handling, Suspension Geometry and Brakes
Steering Type
Steering Turns (lock to lock) 3
Turning Circle Diameter 10,4 m    (34,1 ft)
Suspension (front) I.CS.
Suspension (rear) LA.SE.
Brakes (front/rear) Di/Dr
Brake Disc Diameter (front)
Brake Disc Diameter (rear)
Wheels (front)
Wheels (rear)
Tyres (front)
Tyres (rear)