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Austin-Healey Sprite IV

Bodywork

type 2S DHC
doors 2

Engine information

Bore × stroke 70.60 mm x 81.30 mm 2.78 in x 3.2 in
Cylinders S-4
Displace 1.3 litre 1275 cc (77.805 cu in)
Engine type OHV
Valves 2 valves per cylinder | 8 valves in total
Engine construction
Sump
Compression ratio 8.80:1
Fuel system 2 SU carbs
Maximum power
0-50 mph
0-60 mph
0-100 mph
0-100 km/h
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile)
Standing km
Top speed
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 89.64 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque
bmep 965.9 kPa (140.1 psi)
Specific torque 76.86 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Code
Main bearings 3
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 0.87
Unitary capacity 318.75 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 2032 mm
wheelbase 80 in
Length (milimeters) 3493 mm
Length (inches) 137.5 in
Width (milimeters) 1397 mm
Width (inches) 55 in
Height (milimeters) 1226 mm
Height (inches) 48.3 in
L:W ratio 1.72
Ground clearance (milimeters) 127 mm
Ground clearance (inches) 5 in
Kerb weight (kilograms) 714 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 1574 lb
Weight distribuiton
Fuel capacity (litres) 27.3 litre
Fuel capacity (UK Ga) 6 UK Gal
Fuel capacity (US Gal) 7.2 US Gal

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient
Frontal area
Cx

Chassis

Engine location Front
Engine alignment Longitudinal
Drive RWD
Steering rack & pinion
Turns lock-to-lock 2.300
Turning circle 9.50 m
Tyres
Wheels
Brakes F/R Di/Dr
Brake ∅
Braked area
Transmission 4M
Top gear ratio 1.00
Final drive ratio 4.22

General information

RAC rating 12.4
Number made
Model code
Model family
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 1967 Austin-Healey Sprite IV PDF Manual
Designer unknown
Year 1967

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