Sunbeam Rapier 1967-76
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Sunbeam Rapier 2 door, 4 seat Coupé 1967-76 specifications

Engine
Slanted 4 cylinder in line
8 valves, overhead cam
Bore: 81.5mm
Stroke: 82.5mm
Displacement: 1,725cc
Compresion ratio: 9.6:1
Carburettors: two
Power output: 105bhp at 5200rpm

Performance
Maximum speed: 106mph
Acceleration: 0-60 mph 11.1secs
Overall fuel consumption
approx: 24.3mpg

Construction
All steel monocoque

Transmission
Manual with overdrive
Rear wheel drive
Clutch: single dry plate
Gearbox: 6 forward speeds

Brakes
Front: disc
Rear: drum
Power assisted

Steering
Recirculating ball

Suspension
Front: independant coil and wishbones, anti roll bar
Rear: semi eliptic leaf
Telescopic dampers

Wheels & Tyres
13ins ventilated Rostyle
165/80HR13 radials tyres

Dimensions & Capacaties
Wheelbase: 98.5in
Track - front: 51.8in
Track - rear: 51.8in
Overall length:174.5in
Overall width: 64.7in
Overall height: 55in
Ground clearance: 5in
Fuel tank capacity: 15 gallons
Kerb weight: 2305 lbs

Production
1967-76 42,606 produced