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Sunbeam-Talbot Rapier I

Bodywork

type 2+2 FHC
doors 0

Engine information

Bore × stroke 76.20 mm × 76.20 mm 3 in × 3 in
Cylinders S-4
Displace 1.4 litre 1390 cc (84.823 cu in)
Engine type OHV
Valves 2 valves per cylinder | 8 valves in total
Engine construction
Sump
Compression ratio 8.00:1
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 58.41 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque
bmep 904.1 kPa (131.1 psi)
Specific torque 71.94 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Code
Main bearings
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 1
Unitary capacity 347.5 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 2438 mm
wheelbase 96 in
Length (milimeters) 4077 mm
Length (inches) 160.5 in
Width (milimeters) 1543 mm
Width (inches) 60.7 in
Height (milimeters) 1473 mm
Height (inches) 58 in
L:W ratio 1.67
Ground clearance (milimeters) 178 mm
Ground clearance (inches) 7 in
Kerb weight (kilograms) 1070 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 2359 lb
Weight distribuiton
Fuel capacity (litres) 45.5 litre
Fuel capacity (UK Ga) 10 UK Gal
Fuel capacity (US Gal) 12 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 4OD
Top gear ratio 0.75
Final drive ratio 5.22

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 Sunbeam-Talbot Rapier I PDF Manual
Designer unknown
Year 1955

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