Austin Healey Sprite Mark III Technical Specifications

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Austin Healey Sprite Mark III Technical Specifications


1965 Austin Healey Sprite Mark 2
A new type of Wilmot Breedon anti-burst lock is a safety feature. It ensures that the door cannot fly open in a crash. The inside handle is recessed into the door trim.
  • Years of Manufacture: 1964 - 1966
  • Number Built: 25,905
  • Price at Introduction:
    • Austin Healey Sprite: £622 + 17s 1d inclusive of British purchase tax
    • M.G. Midget Mk.II: £610 + 15s 5d inclusive of British purchase tax
  • Exterior Dimensions:
    • Total Length: 11ft. 4.25 in. (345 cm)
    • Total Width: 4ft. 5in. (135 cm)
    • Total Height at kerb weight: 4ft. 1.75in. (126 cm)
    • Wheelbase: 6ft. 8in. (203 cm)
    • Front Track: 3ft. 9.75in. (116 cm)
    • Rear Track: 3ft. 8.75in. (114 cm)
    • Ground clearance (laden): 5in. (13 cm)
  • Kerb Weight:
    • 14 cwt (1,556Ib / 714 kg)
    • Weight distribution: 52.4% over front wheels, 47.6% over rear
  • Fuel Tank:
    • Tank capacity: 6 Imp. gallons (27 litres)
  • Turning Circle:
    • Turning circle 31ft. 2·5in. (9'5 cm)
  • Transmission:
    • 4 speed manual, synchromesh on 2nd, 3rd and 4th gears
    • 1st: 13·51:1
    • 2nd: 8·09:1
    • 3rd: 5·73:1
    • 4th: 4.22:1
  • Clutch:
    • Borg and Beck hydraulically operated
    • Single cushion disc
    • Dry plate clutch
    • 7.25 in. dia.
  • Rear Axle Ratio:
    • Hypoid bevel, ratio 4.22 to 1
  • Maximum Speed:
    • 80+ mph
  • Performance:
    • Top gear m.p.h. per 1,000 r.p.m 15·37
    • Torque lb. ft. per cu. in. engine capacity 0·92
  • Engine - A-Series L4 Cylinder:
    • Capacity: 1098 cc 67 cu. in.
    • Type: Overhead-valve, watercooled four stroke, reciprocating piston type with 4 cylinders, cast iron cylinder block and head
    • Configuration: Front mounted, driving rear wheels
    • Head: Cast iron
    • Carburettor: Twin S.U. HS2
    • Fuel pump: S.U. Electric
    • Bore and Stroke: 64.6mm (2.54 in.) x 83.7mm (3.30 in.)
    • Power: 59 @ 5,750 rpm
    • Torque: 62 lb. ft. @ 3,250 rpm
    • Compression Ratio: 9.0 to 1 / Optional 8.3:1
    • Oil filter: Full-flow with renewable element
    • Sump capacity 6·5 pints (3.7 litres)
    • Cooling system: Pressurized system centrifugal pump, fan and thermostat
  • Ignition and Electrical:
    • 12 volt
    • 43 amp hr.
    • Electric starter motor
  • Exhaust:
    • Single tail-pipe
  • Suspension:
    • Front: Independent, coil springs and wish bones, Armstrong telescopic dampers
    • Rear: Half-elliptic leaf springs, lever arm dampers
  • Steering:
    • Rack and pinion
    • Steering wheel: Three·spoke, 17in. diameter
    • Lock to lock: 2.25
  • Brakes:
    • Lockheed hydraulic
    • Front: Disc, 8·25in. dia.
    • Rear: Drum, 7in. dia., 1·25in. wide shoes.
    • Brake surface swept by linings: 190 sq. in.
  • Tyres & Wheels:
    • Steel disc, 4 studs, 3.5 inch rim
    • Dunlop tubeless Gold Seal Nylon C.11 5·20-13
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