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Sunbeam Alpine II

(1960 model)





units: metric UK US

Basic (general) data

Marque (make)SunbeamIssued from1960
ModelAlpine IIIssued until
SerieAlpineNumber made
Model familyBody construction
Model codeBody designation
ManufacturerSunbeamCountryUK

Bodywork

Base platformNumber of doors2
Bodywork typedrophead coupé (convertible coupé)Number of seats2
Bodywork designerCargo capacity (volume)
  Max. cargo capacity (volume)

Dimensions & Weight

Length3943 mm / 155.2 in / 155.2 inGround clearance130 mm / 5.1 in / 5.1 in
Width1537 mm / 60.5 in / 60.5 inLength/wheelbase ratio1.81
Height1308 mm / 51.5 in / 51.5 inTotal (curb) weight972 kg / 2143 lb / 2143 lb
Wheelbase2184 mm / 86.0 in / 86.0 inDry weight
Track front1295 mm / 51.0 in / 51.0 inWeight distribution (front)
Track rear1232 mm / 48.5 in / 48.5 inFuel capacity41 l / 9.0 UK gal / 10.8 US gal

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficientFrontal Area
Cx  

Engine

Engine CodeTotal number of cylinders4
Engine Typestraight (inline) Total number of valves8
Engine ManufacturerHillmanValves per cylinder2
Engine constructionBore81.5 mm / 3.21 in / 3.21 in
Fuelpetrol (gasoline)Stroke76.2 mm / 3.00 in / 3.00 in
Fuel supplyBore/Stroke ratio1.07
Engine Main bearingsEngine displacement1592 cm3 / 97.1 cu in / 97.1 cu in
Cam DesignOHV (overhead valve, I-head)Unitary capacity398.00 cm3/cylinder / 24.287 cu in/cylinder / 24.287 cu in/cylinder
SumpCompression ratio9.1 : 1
AspirationNMax. output power59.7 kW / 81.2 hp / 81.2 hp at 5000 rpm / 5000 rpm / 5000 rpm
Compressor typeN/AMax. torque128.0 Nm / 94.4 lbft / 94.4 lbft at 3800 rpm / 3800 rpm / 3800 rpm
IntercoolernoneMaximum rpm
CoolantWMax. net output58.8 kW / 79.9 bhp / 79.9 bhp
Catalytic converterNSpecific output50.3 kW/l / 1.121 bhp/cu in / 1.121 bhp/cu in
  Specific torque80.40 Nm/l / 0.703 lbft/cu in / 0.703 lbft/cu in

Transmission

Transmission typeMNumber of gears4
Wheel driverear wheel driveTop gear (drive) ratio1
  Final gear (drive) ratio3.89

Performance

Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h)Top (maximal) speed161 km/h / 100 mph / 100 mph
Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h)Power-to-weight ratio82.30 kW/ton / 111.90 bhp/ton / 111.90 bhp/ton
Acceleration 0-100 km/hFuel consumption, City (urban)
Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h)Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban)
Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in topFuel consumption, Mixed (combined)
0-Quarter-mile time Fuel consumption, Euro
0-Kilometer time CO2 emissions

Chassis

Engine locationfrontEngine alignmentlongitudinal
Steeringrecirculating ball  
Turns lock-to-lockTurning circle
Suspension frontI.CS.Suspension rearLA.SE.
Wheels frontWheels rear
Tyres front6.00 x 13Tyres rear6.00 x 13
Brakes frontDiBrakes reardrum
Brake diameter frontBrake diameter rear
Braked area  

Technical specifications and performance data of Sunbeam Alpine II

 
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