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Talbot Sunbeam-Lotus

Bodywork

type 4/5S HBK
doors 2

Engine information

Bore × stroke 95.20 mm × 76.20 mm 3.75 in × 3 in
Cylinders S-4
Displace 2.2 litre 2170 cc (132.422 cu in)
Engine type DOHC
Valves 4 valves per cylinder | 16 valves in total
Engine construction aluminium head & block
Sump
Compression ratio 9.44:1
Fuel system 2 De carbs
Maximum power
0-50 mph
0-60 mph 7.40 s
0-100 mph
0-100 km/h
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile) 15.60 s
Standing km
Top speed 195 km/h (121 mph)
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 156.25 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque
bmep 1175.6 kPa (170.5 psi)
Specific torque 93.55 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Code
Main bearings
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 1.25
Unitary capacity 542.5 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 2413 mm
wheelbase 95 in
Length (milimeters) 3830 mm
Length (inches) 150.8 in
Width (milimeters) 1603 mm
Width (inches) 63.1 in
Height (milimeters) 1405 mm
Height (inches) 55.3 in
L:W ratio 1.59
Ground clearance (milimeters)
Ground clearance (inches)
Kerb weight (kilograms) 960 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 2116 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 rack & pinion
Turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Tyres 185/70 HR 13
Wheels
Brakes F/R Di/Dr-S
Brake ∅ 241 mm
Braked area
Transmission 5M
Top gear ratio 0.80
Final drive ratio 3.89

General information

RAC rating 22.5
Number made
Model code
Model family
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 1979 Talbot Sunbeam-Lotus PDF Manual
Sunbeam-Lotus picture
Designer unknown
Year 1979

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