(1959 model)
| Marque (make) | Sunbeam-Talbot | Issued from | 1959 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | Rapier III | Issued until | |
| Serie | Rapier | Number made | |
| Model family | Body construction | ||
| Model code | Body designation | ||
| Manufacturer | Sunbeam-Talbot | Country | UK |
| Base platform | Number of doors | 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodywork type | fixed-head coupé | Number of seats | 2+2 |
| Bodywork designer | Cargo capacity (volume) | ||
| Max. cargo capacity (volume) |
| Length | 4128 mm / 162.5 in / 162.5 in | Ground clearance | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1549 mm / 61.0 in / 61.0 in | Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.69 |
| Height | 1486 mm / 58.5 in / 58.5 in | Total (curb) weight | 1043 kg / 2299 lb / 2299 lb |
| Wheelbase | 2438 mm / 96.0 in / 96.0 in | Dry weight | |
| Track front | 1264 mm / 49.8 in / 49.8 in | Weight distribution (front) | |
| Track rear | 1232 mm / 48.5 in / 48.5 in | Fuel capacity |
| Drag coefficient | Frontal Area | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Cx |
| Engine Code | Total number of cylinders | 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Type | straight (inline) | Total number of valves | 8 |
| Engine Manufacturer | Hillman | Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Engine construction | Bore | 79.0 mm / 3.11 in / 3.11 in | |
| Fuel | petrol (gasoline) | Stroke | 76.2 mm / 3.00 in / 3.00 in |
| Fuel supply | Bore/Stroke ratio | 1.04 | |
| Engine Main bearings | Engine displacement | 1494 cm3 / 91.2 cu in / 91.2 cu in | |
| Cam Design | OHV (overhead valve, I-head) | Unitary capacity | 373.50 cm3/cylinder / 22.792 cu in/cylinder / 22.792 cu in/cylinder |
| Sump | Compression ratio | 9.2 : 1 | |
| Aspiration | N | Max. output power | 58.2 kW / 79.1 hp / 79.1 hp at 5400 rpm / 5400 rpm / 5400 rpm |
| Compressor type | N/A | Max. torque | 113.0 Nm / 83.3 lbft / 83.3 lbft at 3500 rpm / 3500 rpm / 3500 rpm |
| Intercooler | none | Maximum rpm | |
| Coolant | W | Max. net output | 57.4 kW / 78.0 bhp / 78.0 bhp |
| Catalytic converter | N | Specific output | 52.2 kW/l / 1.163 bhp/cu in / 1.163 bhp/cu in |
| Specific torque | 75.64 Nm/l / 0.662 lbft/cu in / 0.662 lbft/cu in |
| Transmission type | M | Number of gears | 4 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | rear wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | 1.01 |
| Final gear (drive) ratio | 4.55 |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | Top (maximal) speed | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h) | Power-to-weight ratio | 74.78 kW/ton / 101.67 bhp/ton / 101.67 bhp/ton | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h | Fuel consumption, City (urban) | ||
| Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h) | Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban) | ||
| Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in top | Fuel consumption, Mixed (combined) | ||
| 0-Quarter-mile time | Fuel consumption, Euro | ||
| 0-Kilometer time | CO2 emissions |
| Engine location | front | Engine alignment | longitudinal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | |||
| Turns lock-to-lock | Turning circle | ||
| Suspension front | I.CS. | Suspension rear | LA.SE. |
| Wheels front | Wheels rear | ||
| Tyres front | Tyres rear | ||
| Brakes front | Dr | Brakes rear | drum |
| Brake diameter front | Brake diameter rear | ||
| Braked area |
Technical specifications and performance data of Sunbeam-Talbot Rapier III
