1935 Rapier Sports

The Sports is a motor car from Rapier, with rear wheel drive, a front positioned engine and a 2 door roadster body style. It is powered by a naturally aspirated engine of 1.1 litre capacity. This powerplant features double overhead camshaft valve gear, 4 cylinder layout, and 2 valves per cylinder. It produces 46 bhp (46.6 PS/34.3 kW) of power at 4500 rpm. The engine supplies its power through to the wheels via a 4 speed manual gearbox. The quoted kerb weight is 927 kg.
Full specs

Body type
2 door roadster with 2 seats
Length
3505 mm
Weight
927 kg
Engine type
naturally aspirated petrol
Engine size
1.1 litre
Cylinders
4, Straight
Power
46.6 PS / 46 bhp / 34.3 kW @ 4500 rpm
Torque
Unknown

1935 Rapier Sports specifications

1935 Rapier Sports data
bodywork
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Body type	2 seater roadster
Number of doors	2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase	2540 mm	100 inches
Track/tread (front)
Track/tread (rear)
Length	3505 mm	138 inches
Width	1461 mm	57.5 inches
Height
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio	1.38
Kerb weight	927 kg	2044 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type	naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer
Engine code
Cylinders	Straight 4
Capacity	1.1 litre 1104 cc (67.37 cu in)
Bore × Stroke	62.5 × 90 mm 2.46 × 3.54 in
Bore/stroke ratio	0.69
Valve gear	double overhead camshaft (DOHC) 2 valves per cylinder 8 valves in total
maximum power output	46.6 PS (46 bhp) (34.3 kW) at 4500 rpm
maximum torque
Specific output	31.1 kW/litre 42.2 ps/litre 41.7 bhp/litre 0.68 bhp/cu in
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio	7.5:1
Fuel system	2 SU carbs
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant	Water
Unitary capacity	276 cc
Aspiration	Normal
Compressor	N/A
Intercooler	None
Catalytic converter	N
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed
Power-to-weight ratio	Higher is better 50.31 PS/tonne (1000 kg) 0.05 PS/kg 37 kW/tonne (1000 kg) 0.04 kW/kg 49.62 bhp/tonne (1000 kg) 0.05 bhp/kg 0.02 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio	Lower is better 27.02 kg/kW 45.14 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km
km/litre
UK MPG
US MPG
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carfolio Calculated CO₂ ^?
VED band (UK)
CO₂ Effizienz (DE)
chassis
Engine position	front
Engine layout	longitudinal
Drive wheels	rear wheel drive
Torque split	N/A
Steering
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Front suspension	LA.SE.
Rear suspension	LA.SE.
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front
Tyres rear
Brakes F/R
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox	4 speed manual
Top gear ratio	1
Final drive ratio	5.57
general
Carfolio.com ID	47333
Production total
Model code
RAC rating	9.7
Insurance classification	No information available
Tax band	No information available
1935 Rapier Sports added before December 1995. Last modified 2014-11-17.