The Sunbeam-Talbot Alpine V is a rear wheel drive motor car, with its motor placed in the front, and a 2 door convertible/cabriolet bodyshell.
The 4 cylinder, overhead valve naturally aspirated engine has 2 valves per cylinder and a capacity of 1.7 litres. This unit develops power and torque figures of 92 bhp (93 PS/69 kW) at 5500 rpm and 149 Nm (110 lbft/15.2 kgm) at 3700 rpm respectively.
The power is transferred to the wheels via a 4 speed manual transmission.
Having a stated weight at the kerb of 993 kg, the Sunbeam-Talbot Alpine V can dispense with the 0-60 mph benchmark sprint in 13.6 seconds and the standing-start quarter mile in 19.1 seconds.
Its maximum speed quoted is 158 km/h, which is 98 mph.
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