1955 - Lanchester - Sprite

Technical Specs of This Model
1. Sprite 1955
2. Sprite 1954
General Information
Make Lanchester
Model Sprite
Production Year 1955
Country
Designer
Production Number
Model Code
Model Family
Chassis and Dimensions
Chassis Type 4/5S SAL
Number of Doors
Wheelbase 2540 mm     (100 in)
Front Track
Rear Track
Length 4370 mm     (172 in)
Width 1695 mm     (66,7 in)
Height
Ground Clearance
Length / Wheelbase Ratio 1,72
Weight 1220 kg     (2687,2 lb)
Weight Distribution (front/rear)
Fuel Capacity
Aerodynamics
Drag Coefficient
Frontal Area
Cx
Engine Specifications
Engine Manufacturer Morris
Engine Location Front
Engine Alignment
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 1622 cc     (98,98 cu in)
Bore 76,2 mm     (3 in)
Stroke 88,9 mm     (3,5 in)
Bore / Stroke Ratio 0,86
Unitary Capacity 405,5 cc/cylinder    (24,75 cu in/cylinder)
Number of Main Bearings
Compression Ratio 7 : 1
Fuel System Type 1 Ze carb
Aspiration Type Normal
Compressor Type -
Intercooler Type None
Catalytic Converter No
Maximum Engine Power 60 HP     (44,7 kW)
Maximum Engine Power rpm 4200 d/d
Maximum Engine Torque
Maximum Engine Torque rpm
Engine Torque at Max. Engine Power rpm 101,7 N.m    (4200 d/d)
Power / Weight Ratio 49,2 HP/ton    (36,7 W/kg)
Power / Engine Displacement Ratio 37 HP/litre    (27,6 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 4A
Top Gear Ratio 1 : 1
Final Drive Ratio 4,44 : 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)
Brake Disc Diameter (front)
Brake Disc Diameter (rear)
Wheels (front)
Wheels (rear)
Tyres (front)
Tyres (rear)