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Austin-Healey Sprite 1000

(1958 model)

Brief specs of 1958 Austin-Healey Sprite 1000

2-door 4-seater convertible (cabriolet), 4-cylinder straight (inline) engine, 948 cm3 / 57.9 cu in / 57.9 cu in, 34.0 kW / 45.6 hp / 45.6 hp @ 5500 rpm / 5500 rpm / 5500 rpm, 71.0 N·m / 52.4 lb·ft / 52.4 lb·ft @ 3000 rpm / 3000 rpm / 3000 rpm, manual 4-speed transmission, rear wheel drive, 124 km/h / 77 mph / 77 mph top speed

units: metric UK US

Basic (general) data

Marque (make)Austin-HealeyIssued from1958
ModelSprite 1000Issued until
SerieSpriteNumber made
Model familyBody construction
Model codeBody designation
ManufacturerAustin-HealeyCountryUK

Bodywork

Base platformNumber of doors2
Bodywork typeconvertible (cabriolet)Number of seats4
Bodywork designerCargo capacity (volume)
Passenger space (volume)Max. cargo capacity (volume)

Dimensions & Weight

Length3500 mm / 137.8 in / 137.8 inTotal (curb) weight664 kg / 1464 lb / 1464 lb
Width1350 mm / 53.1 in / 53.1 inDry weight
Height1270 mm / 50.0 in / 50.0 inLoad capacity
Wheelbase2040 mm / 80.3 in / 80.3 inGross (max.) weight
Track frontTowing weight
Track rearWeight distribution (front)
Ground clearance130 mm / 5.1 in / 5.1 inFuel capacity27 l / 5.9 UK gal / 7.1 US gal
Length/wheelbase ratio1.72  

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient (Cd, Cx, Cw)Frontal area (A)1.46 m2 / 15.7 sq ft / 15.7 sq ft (est.)
Aerodynamic coefficient (Cd×A)Aerodynamic resistance (Aero horse power) at 100 km/h (62 mph)

Engine

Engine CodeTotal number of cylinders4
Engine Typestraight (inline) (Inline, 4 cylinder)Total number of valves
Engine ManufacturerValves per cylinder
Engine constructionBore
FuelStroke
Fuel detailsBore/Stroke ratio
Fuel supplyCarburettorEngine displacement948 cm3 / 57.9 cu in / 57.9 cu in
Engine Main bearingsUnitary capacity
Cam DesignCompression ratio8.3 : 1
SumpMax. output power34.0 kW / 45.6 hp / 45.6 hp at 5500 rpm / 5500 rpm / 5500 rpm
AspirationnaturalMax. torque71.0 N·m / 52.4 lb·ft / 52.4 lb·ft at 3000 rpm / 3000 rpm / 3000 rpm
Compressor typeMaximum rpm
IntercoolerMax. net output (power at the wheels)9.7 kW / 13.1 hp / 13.1 hp (est.)
CoolantwaterSpecific output35.9 kW/l / 0.788 bhp/cu in / 0.788 bhp/cu in
Catalytic converterSpecific torque74.9 N·m/l / 0.66 lb·ft/cu in / 0.66 lb·ft/cu in

Transmission

Transmission typemanualNumber of gears4
Wheel driverear wheel driveTop gear (drive) ratio
  Final gear (drive) ratio

Performance

Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h)13.70 s / 13.70 s / 13.70 sTop (maximal) speed124 km/h / 77 mph / 77 mph
Acceleration 0-60 mph (97 km/h)20.90 s / 20.90 s / 20.90 sPower-to-weight ratio68.7 kW/ton / 52.1 bhp/ton / 52.1 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)
Standing ¼mile time Fuel consumption, Euro
Standing kilometer time CO2 emissions
  Range

Chassis

Engine locationfrontEngine alignmentlongitudinal
SteeringSteering details
Turns lock-to-lockTurning circle10.0 m / 32.8 ft / 32.8 ft
Suspension frontSuspension rear
Wheels frontWheels rear
Tyres frontTyres rear
Brakes frontdrumBrakes reardrum
Brake diameter frontBrake diameter rear
Brakes detailsBraked area

Technical specifications and performance data of Austin-Healey Sprite 1000

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