1953 Sunbeam Alpine IIA specifications

1953 Sunbeam Alpine IIA data
 
bodywork
Body type2+2 seater convertible/cabriolet
Number of doors2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2477 mm 97.5 inches
Track/tread (front) 1283 mm 50.5 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1283 mm 50.5 inches
Length 4274 mm 168.3 inches
Width 1588 mm 62.5 inches
Height 1467 mm 57.8 inches
Ground clearance 171 mm 6.7 inches
length:wheelbase ratio 1.73
Kerb weight 1270 kg 2800 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 45.5 litres 10 [12] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer Sunbeam-Talbot
Engine code
Cylinders Straight 4
Capacity 2.3 litre
2267 cc
(138.341 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 81 × 110 mm
3.19 × 4.33 in
Bore/stroke ratio 0.74
Valve gear overhead valve (OHV)
2 valves per cylinder
8 valves in total
maximum power output 81 PS (80 bhp) (60 kW)
at 4200 rpm
maximum torque 163 Nm (120 ft·lb) (16.6 kgm)
at 2400 rpm
Specific output 26.3 kW/litre
35.8 ps/litre
35.3 bhp/litre
0.58 bhp/cu in
Specific torque 71.9 Nm/litre
0.87 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio 7.42:1
Fuel system 1 St carb
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 903.5 kPa (131 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 566.75 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph) 12.9 s
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile 21.1 s
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed 153 km/h (95 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
63.87 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.06 PS/kg
46.97 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.05 kW/kg
62.99 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.06 bhp/kg
0.03 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
21.29 kg/kW
35.56 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km
km/litre
UK MPG
US MPG
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 11.10 m
Front suspension I.CS.
Rear suspension LA.SE.
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front
Tyres rear
Brakes F/R Dr/Dr
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area 1110 cm2
Gearbox 4 speed manual
Top gear ratio 1
Final drive ratio 3.90
general
Carfolio.com ID44363
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 16.3
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1953 Sunbeam Alpine IIA added before December 1995.
Last modified 2013-02-28.
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