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Sunbeam Rapier

Bodywork

type 2+2 FHC
doors 0

Engine information

Bore × stroke 81.50 mm × 82.65 mm 3.21 in × 3.25 in
Cylinders S-4
Displace 1.7 litre 1725 cc (105.266 cu in)
Engine type OHV
Valves 2 valves per cylinder | 8 valves in total
Engine construction
Sump
Compression ratio 9.20:1
Fuel system 2 St carbs
Maximum power 80.1 PS (79.0 bhp) (58.9 kW) @ 5200 rpm
0-50 mph 9.00 s
0-60 mph
0-100 mph
0-100 km/h
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile) 18.70 s
Standing km
Top speed 166 km/h (103 mph)
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 77.76 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque 126.0 Nm (93 ft·lb) (12.8 kgm) @ 3300 rpm
bmep 917.9 kPa (133.1 psi)
Specific torque 73.04 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Code
Main bearings
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 0.99
Unitary capacity 431.25 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 2502 mm
wheelbase 98.5 in
Length (milimeters) 4432 mm
Length (inches) 174.5 in
Width (milimeters) 1645 mm
Width (inches) 64.8 in
Height (milimeters) 1397 mm
Height (inches) 55 in
L:W ratio 1.77
Ground clearance (milimeters) 127 mm
Ground clearance (inches) 5 in
Kerb weight (kilograms) 1016 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 2240 lb
Weight distribuiton 53.00 %
Fuel capacity (litres) 68 litres
Fuel capacity (UK Ga) 15 UK Gal
Fuel capacity (US Gal) 18 US Gal

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient
Frontal area
Cx

Chassis

Engine location Front
Engine alignment Unknown
Drive RWD
Steering
Turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle 11.20 m
Tyres
Wheels
Brakes F/R Di/Dr-S
Brake ∅
Braked area
Transmission 4OD
Top gear ratio 0.80
Final drive ratio 4.22

General information

RAC rating 16.5
Number made
Model code
Model family
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 1967 Sunbeam Rapier PDF Manual
Designer unknown
Year 1967

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