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Sunbeam Alpine

Bodywork

type 2+2 DHC
doors 2

Engine information

Bore × stroke 79.00 mm × 76.20 mm 3.11 in × 3 in
Cylinders S-4
Displace 1.5 litre 1494 cc (91.169 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 Ze 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 80.75 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque
bmep 1026.2 kPa (148.8 psi)
Specific torque 81.66 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Code
Main bearings
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 1.04
Unitary capacity 373.5 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 2184 mm
wheelbase 86 in
Length (milimeters) 3943 mm
Length (inches) 155.2 in
Width (milimeters) 1537 mm
Width (inches) 60.5 in
Height (milimeters) 1308 mm
Height (inches) 51.5 in
L:W ratio 1.81
Ground clearance (milimeters) 130 mm
Ground clearance (inches) 5.1 in
Kerb weight (kilograms) 966 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 2130 lb
Weight distribuiton
Fuel capacity (litres) 40.9 litre
Fuel capacity (UK Ga) 9 UK Gal
Fuel capacity (US Gal) 10.8 US Gal

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient
Frontal area
Cx

Chassis

Engine location Front
Engine alignment Longitudinal
Drive RWD
Steering
Turns lock-to-lock 3.000
Turning circle 10.40 m
Tyres
Wheels
Brakes F/R Di/Dr
Brake ∅
Braked area
Transmission 4M
Top gear ratio 1.00
Final drive ratio 3.89

General information

RAC rating 15.5
Number made
Model code
Model family
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 1959 Sunbeam Alpine PDF Manual
Designer unknown
Year 1959

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