Sunbeam Rapier Series II 1958-59 specifications

Sunbeam Rapier Series II 1958-59 specifications

Engine

4 Cylinders in line ohv

Bore: 79mm

Stroke: 76.2mm

Displacement: 1,494cc

Compression ratio: 8.5:1

Carburettors: two Zenith downdraught

Performance

Maximum speed: 85.7mph

Acceleration: 0-60mph 19.3sec

Max power: 73bhp at 5,200rpm

Overall fuel consumption: 27.2mpg,

Touring: 30.1mpg

Construction

All steel unitary, vynide upholstery

Transmission

Clutch: 8in Borg and Beck,

single dry-plate diaphragm

Gearbox: manual 4-speed

or optional, 3 speed automatic

Synchromesh on upper 3 gears

Ratios(manual): Top 4.78(O/D 3.612), 3rd 6.794,(O/D 5.387) 2nd 11.258, 1st 14.518, reverse 18.389

Prop shaft: Hardy Spicer open

Final drive: Spiral Bevel

Axle ratio: 4.55:1

Brakes

Hydraulic. Front:10in drum

Rear: 9in drum

Friction lining area: 146.5sq in

Steering

Burman recirculating ball

Suspension

Front: Independent, coil spring

and wishbone,

telescopic Armstong shock absorbers

Rear: Semi-elliptic, leaf spring, telescopic Girling or Woodhead Monroe shock absorbers

Wheels

Bolt on disc wheels with

5.50-5.90 x 15in tubeless

Dimensions

Wheelbase: 8ft 0in

Track - front: 4ft 1in

Track - rear: 4ft 0.5in

Overall length: 13ft 6.5in

Overall width: 5ft 0.75in

Overall height: 4ft 10in

Ground clearance: 5.75in

Turning circle: 34.75ft

Kerb weight: 21.25cwt

Weight distribution F/R: 56/44

Fuel tank capacity: 10gals

Sump: 8 pints

Gearbox (SAE 90): 2pints

Rear axle (SAE120): 1.75 pints

Cooling: 12.25 pints

Sunbeam rapier II Production

1958-1959 15,151

Price new in 1958: £737 10s.

plus purchase tax (£370 2s.)

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Audi A3

Price: from £19,205

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Summary of Audi A3 35 TFSI Premium Plus

Engine Displ.:

1395 cc

Power:

150bhp@5000-6000rpm

Torque:

250Nm@1500-3500rpm

Top Speed (KMPH):

250

Sunroof / Moonroof:

Y

Adjustable Driver Seat:

NA

Adj. Front Passenger Seat:

NA

Heated/Cooled Seats:

NA

Technical Specifications of Audi A3 35 TFSI Premium 

Engine and Transmission

Engine Type:

TFSI Petrol Engine

Engine Displacement:

1395 cc

Fuel Type:

Petrol

Power:

150bhp@5000-6000rpm

Torque:

250Nm@1500-3500rpm

Emission Norm Compliance:

Euro VI

No Of Cylinders:

4

Transmission:

Automatic

No Of Gears:

7 Speed

Drive Type:

FWD

Kerb Weight:

1295kg

Performance and Fuel Economy

Mileage (ARAI) kmpl:

19.2

Top Speed (Km/h):

250

Brakes, Steering, Suspension and Tyres

Suspension Front:

MacPherson Strut

Suspension Rear:

Multi Link

Brakes Front:

Ventilated Disc

Brakes Rear:

Disc

Steering Type:

Rack & Pinion

Minimum Turning Radius:

5.35 metres

Tyre Size:

205/55 R16

Tubeless tyres:

Tubeless,Radial

Interior Dimensions

Seating Capacity:

5

Doors:

4

Boot Space:

425-litres

Fuel Capacity:

50 Liters

Exterior Dimensions

Length Width Height:

4456*1960*1416

Wheelbase:

2637mm

Ground Clearance:

165mm

Interior

Seat Upholstery ( Leather/ Fabric):

Leather

Exterior / Exterior Appearance

Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy):

Y

Turn indicators on ORVM:

Y

Xenon Headlights:

Y

Rear Spoiler:

N

Antenna:

Y

Roof Rails:

N

Comfort and Convenience

AC:

Y

Heater:

Y

Power Steering:

Power

Adjustable Steering (Tilt/Rake):

Tilt & Telescopic

Tachometer:

Y

Dual Trip Meter:

Y

Door & Trunk Ajar Warning:

Y

Clock:

Y

Seat Belt Warning:

Y

AM/FM Radio:

Y

DVD Playback:

N

Touch-screen Display:

N

Automatic Head Lamps:

Y

Auto Rain Sensing Wipers:

Y

Follow me home headlamps:

N

Headlight Height Adjuster:

Y

Cigarette Lighter:

Y

Sunroof / Moonroof:

Y

Safety and Security

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS):

Y

Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD):

Y

Brake Assist (BA):

Y

Electronic Stability Program (ESP):

Y

Traction Control System (TCS):

Y

Anti Theft System (Immobilizer):

Y

Central Locking (Manual / Remote):

Y

Child Safety Lock:

Y

Fog Lamps (Front / Rear ):

Both

Rear Wash Wiper:

N

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