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Sunbeam-Talbot Rapier III

Bodywork

type 2+2 FHC
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 74.78 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque
bmep 950.5 kPa (137.9 psi)
Specific torque 75.64 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 2438 mm
wheelbase 96 in
Length (milimeters) 4128 mm
Length (inches) 162.5 in
Width (milimeters) 1549 mm
Width (inches) 61 in
Height (milimeters) 1486 mm
Height (inches) 58.5 in
L:W ratio 1.69
Ground clearance (milimeters)
Ground clearance (inches)
Kerb weight (kilograms) 1043 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 2299 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 Longitudinal
Drive RWD
Steering
Turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Tyres
Wheels
Brakes F/R Dr/Dr
Brake ∅
Braked area
Transmission 4M
Top gear ratio 1.01
Final drive ratio 4.55

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-Talbot Rapier III PDF Manual
Designer unknown
Year 1959

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