1967 Sunbeam Rapier specifications

1967 Sunbeam Rapier data
 
bodywork
Body type2+2 seater fixed-head coupé
Number of doors
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2502 mm 98.5 inches
Track/tread (front) 1321 mm 52 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1321 mm 52 inches
Length 4432 mm 174.5 inches
Width 1645 mm 64.8 inches
Height 1397 mm 55 inches
Ground clearance 127 mm 5 inches
length:wheelbase ratio 1.77
Kerb weight 1016 kg 2240 lb
Weight distribution 53% front
fuel tank capacity 68 litres 15 [18] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer Hillman
Engine code
Cylinders Straight 4
Capacity 1.7 litre
1725 cc
(105.266 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 81.5 × 82.65 mm
3.21 × 3.25 in
Bore/stroke ratio 0.99
Valve gear overhead valve (OHV)
2 valves per cylinder
8 valves in total
maximum power output 80 PS (79 bhp) (59 kW)
at 5200 rpm
maximum torque 126 Nm (93 ft·lb) (12.8 kgm)
at 3300 rpm
Specific output 34.2 kW/litre
46.4 ps/litre
45.8 bhp/litre
0.75 bhp/cu in
Specific torque 73.04 Nm/litre
0.88 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio 9.2:1
Fuel system 2 St carbs
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 917.9 kPa (133.1 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 431.25 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph) 9 s
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile 18.7 s
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed 166 km/h (103 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
78.84 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.08 PS/kg
57.98 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.06 kW/kg
77.76 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.08 bhp/kg
0.03 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
17.25 kg/kW
28.81 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 unknown
Drive wheels rear wheel drive  
Torque split N/A
Steering
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle 11.20 m
Front suspension I.CS.LW.ARB.
Rear suspension LA.SE.
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front
Tyres rear
Brakes F/R Di/Dr-S
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area 1792 cm2
Gearbox 4 speed manual
Top gear ratio 0.8
Final drive ratio 4.22
general
Carfolio.com ID30734
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 16.5
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1967 Sunbeam Rapier added before December 1995.
Last modified 2013-02-28.
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