(1961 model)
| Marque (make) | Sunbeam-Talbot | Issued from | 1961 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | Rapier IIIA | 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 | 146 mm / 5.7 in / 5.7 in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1543 mm / 60.7 in / 60.7 in | Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.69 |
| Height | 1486 mm / 58.5 in / 58.5 in | Total (curb) weight | 1050 kg / 2315 lb / 2315 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 | 46 l / 10.0 UK gal / 12.0 US gal |
| 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 | 81.5 mm / 3.21 in / 3.21 in | |
| Fuel | petrol (gasoline) | Stroke | 76.2 mm / 3.00 in / 3.00 in |
| Fuel supply | Bore/Stroke ratio | 1.07 | |
| Engine Main bearings | Engine displacement | 1592 cm3 / 97.1 cu in / 97.1 cu in | |
| Cam Design | OHV (overhead valve, I-head) | Unitary capacity | 398.00 cm3/cylinder / 24.287 cu in/cylinder / 24.287 cu in/cylinder |
| Sump | Compression ratio | 9.1 : 1 | |
| Aspiration | N | Max. output power | 55.9 kW / 76.0 hp / 76.0 hp at 5100 rpm / 5100 rpm / 5100 rpm |
| Compressor type | N/A | Max. torque | 119.0 Nm / 87.8 lbft / 87.8 lbft at 3900 rpm / 3900 rpm / 3900 rpm |
| Intercooler | none | Maximum rpm | |
| Coolant | W | Max. net output | 55.2 kW / 75.1 bhp / 75.1 bhp |
| Catalytic converter | N | Specific output | 47.1 kW/l / 1.049 bhp/cu in / 1.049 bhp/cu in |
| Specific torque | 74.75 Nm/l / 0.654 lbft/cu in / 0.654 lbft/cu in |
| Transmission type | M | Number of gears | 4 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | rear wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | 1 |
| Final gear (drive) ratio | 4.22 |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | Top (maximal) speed | 150 km/h / 93 mph / 93 mph | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h) | Power-to-weight ratio | 71.43 kW/ton / 97.12 bhp/ton / 97.12 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 | recirculating ball | ||
| Turns lock-to-lock | Turning circle | ||
| Suspension front | I.CS. | Suspension rear | LA.SE. |
| Wheels front | Wheels rear | ||
| Tyres front | 5.60 x 15 | Tyres rear | 5.60 x 15 |
| Brakes front | Dr | Brakes rear | drum |
| Brake diameter front | Brake diameter rear | ||
| Braked area |
Technical specifications and performance data of Sunbeam-Talbot Rapier IIIA
