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Austin-Healey Sprite

Bodywork

type 2S DHC
doors 2

Engine information

Bore × stroke 62.90 mm x 76.20 mm 2.48 in x 3 in
Cylinders S-4
Displace 0.9 litre 948 cc (57.851 cu in)
Engine type OHV
Valves 2 valves per cylinder | 8 valves in total
Engine construction
Sump
Compression ratio 8.30:1
Fuel system 2 SU carbs
Maximum power
0-50 mph 13.70 s
0-60 mph 20.90 s
0-100 mph -1.00 s
0-100 km/h
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile) 21.70 s
Standing km
Top speed 129 km/h (80 mph)
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 67.77 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque
bmep 941.2 kPa (136.5 psi)
Specific torque 74.89 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Code
Main bearings 5
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 0.83
Unitary capacity 237 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) 1346 mm
Width (inches) 53 in
Height (milimeters) 1264 mm
Height (inches) 49.8 in
L:W ratio 1.72
Ground clearance (milimeters) 127 mm
Ground clearance (inches) 5 in
Kerb weight (kilograms) 664 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 1464 lb
Weight distribuiton 54.00 %
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 1.24 m2
Cx

Chassis

Engine location Front
Engine alignment Longitudinal
Drive RWD
Steering rack & pinion
Turns lock-to-lock 2.500
Turning circle 9.80 m
Tyres
Wheels
Brakes F/R Dr/Dr
Brake ∅
Braked area
Transmission 4M
Top gear ratio 1.00
Final drive ratio 4.22

General information

RAC rating 9.8
Number made
Model code
Model family
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 1958 Austin-Healey Sprite PDF Manual
Designer unknown
Year 1958

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