

(1929 model)
| Marque (make) | Sunbeam | Issued from | 1929 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | 3 Litre S/Charged | Issued until | |
| Serie | 3-Litre | Number made | |
| Model family | Body construction | ||
| Model code | Body designation | ||
| Manufacturer | Sunbeam | Country | UK |
| Base platform | Number of doors | 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodywork type | touring car (tourer) | Number of seats | 5 |
| Bodywork designer | Cargo capacity (volume) | ||
| Max. cargo capacity (volume) |
| Length | 4775 mm / 188.0 in / 188.0 in | Ground clearance | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1702 mm / 67.0 in / 67.0 in | Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.44 |
| Height | Total (curb) weight | ||
| Wheelbase | 3315 mm / 130.5 in / 130.5 in | Dry weight | |
| Track front | 1397 mm / 55.0 in / 55.0 in | Weight distribution (front) | |
| Track rear | 1397 mm / 55.0 in / 55.0 in | Fuel capacity |
| Drag coefficient | Frontal Area | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Cx |
| Engine Code | Total number of cylinders | 6 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Type | straight (inline) | Total number of valves | 12 |
| Engine Manufacturer | Sunbeam | Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Engine construction | Bore | 75.0 mm / 2.95 in / 2.95 in | |
| Fuel | Stroke | 110.0 mm / 4.33 in / 4.33 in | |
| Fuel supply | Bore/Stroke ratio | 0.68 | |
| Engine Main bearings | Engine displacement | 2916 cm3 / 177.9 cu in / 177.9 cu in | |
| Cam Design | DOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam) | Unitary capacity | 486.00 cm3/cylinder / 29.658 cu in/cylinder / 29.658 cu in/cylinder |
| Sump | Compression ratio | ||
| Aspiration | S | Max. output power | 100.7 kW / 136.9 hp / 136.9 hp at |
| Compressor type | N/A | Max. torque | at |
| Intercooler | none | Maximum rpm | |
| Coolant | W | Max. net output | 99.3 kW / 135.0 bhp / 135.0 bhp |
| Catalytic converter | N | Specific output | 46.3 kW/l / 1.032 bhp/cu in / 1.032 bhp/cu in |
| Specific torque |
| Transmission type | M | Number of gears | 4 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | rear wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | |
| Final gear (drive) ratio |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | Top (maximal) speed | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h) | Power-to-weight ratio | ||
| 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 | LA.SE. | Suspension rear | LA.CantLS. |
| Wheels front | Wheels rear | ||
| Tyres front | Tyres rear | ||
| Brakes front | Brakes rear | ||
| Brake diameter front | Brake diameter rear | ||
| Braked area |
Technical specifications and performance data of Sunbeam 3 Litre S/Charged