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Sunbeam Alpine 1953-54 See specifications below illustration |
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Engine
4 Cylinder inline, ohv Bore: 81mm Stroke: 110mm Displacement: 2,267cc Compression ratio: 8:1 Carburettor: twin choke downdraught Power output: 97.5 bhp at 4,500rpm Performance Maximum speed: 104mph Acceleration: 0-60 mph 16.8 secs Approx fuel consumption: 20 mpg Construction Steel body on box section steel frame with cruciform bracing Transmission 4-speed manual, syncromesh on top 3 ratios, Laycock de Normanville overdrive Ratios: 3.28(OD), 4.22(direct), 5.55, 9.14, and 11.81 to 1. Open prop shaft. Hypoid rear axle Brakes Lockeed hydraulic, drums |
Suspension
Front: Independent, wishbones and coil springs Rear: semi elliptic leaf with Panhard rod, Armstrong hydraulic dampers all round Wheels & Tyres 16in bolt-on ventilated disc wheels with 16in x 5.50 crossply tyres Dimensions & Weight Wheelbase: 8ft 1.5in Track - front: 3ft 11.5in Track - rear: 4ft 2in Overall length: 14ft 0.5in Overall width: 5ft 2.5in Turning circle: 36ft Kerb weight: 25.75cwt Production 1953-54 3,000 produced Price new: £1,375 5s 10d (incl. £405 5s 10d purchase tax) |
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