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Lanchester Sprite

Bodywork

type 4/5S SAL
doors 0

Engine information

Bore × stroke 76.20 mm × 88.90 mm 3 in × 3.5 in
Cylinders S-4
Displace 1.6 litre 1622 cc (98.981 cu in)
Engine type OHV
Valves 2 valves per cylinder | 8 valves in total
Engine construction
Sump
Compression ratio 7.00:1
Fuel system 1 Ze carb
Maximum power 60.8 PS (60.0 bhp) (44.7 kW) @ 4200 rpm
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 49.18 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque
bmep
Specific torque
Maximum rpm
Code
Main bearings
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 0.86
Unitary capacity 405.5 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 2540 mm
wheelbase 100 in
Length (milimeters) 4370 mm
Length (inches) 172 in
Width (milimeters) 1695 mm
Width (inches) 66.7 in
Height (milimeters)
Height (inches)
L:W ratio 1.72
Ground clearance (milimeters)
Ground clearance (inches)
Kerb weight (kilograms) 1220 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 2690 lb
Weight distribuiton
Fuel capacity (litres)
Fuel capacity (UK Ga)
Fuel capacity (US Gal)

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient
Frontal area
Cx

Chassis

Engine location Front
Engine alignment Unknown
Drive RWD
Steering
Turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Tyres
Wheels
Brakes F/R
Brake ∅
Braked area
Transmission 4A
Top gear ratio 1.00
Final drive ratio 4.44

General information

RAC rating 14.4
Number made
Model code
Model family
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 1955 Lanchester Sprite PDF Manual
Designer unknown
Year 1955

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