1961 Austin-Healey Sprite Mark II Specifications

Specifications: 1961 Austin-Healey Sprite Mark II

Specifications: 1961 Austin-Healey Sprite Mark II

General Vehicle Specifications

Manufacturer:

Country of Origin:

UK

Designer:

n/a

Years of Manufacture:

1961

Date of Introduction:

n/a

Number Built:

n/a

Price at Introduction:

n/a

Models

n/a

To Identify:

n/a

RAC Rating:

9.8

Body

Body Type:

Drop-head Coupe (Convertible)

No. of Doors:

2

Front Track:

1162 mm, 45.7 in

Rear Track:

1137 mm, 44.8 in

Dimensions and Weight

Total Length:

3454 mm, 136 in

Total Width:

1346 mm, 53 in

Height at Kerb Weight:

1264 mm, 49.8 in

Wheelbase:

2032 mm, 80 in

Length Wheelbase Ratio:

1.7

Ground Clearance:

127 mm, 5 in

Kerb Weight:

700 Kg, 1543 Lb

Weight Distribution (Front):

51.40 %

Engine

Engine Manufacturer:

BMC

Capacity:

0.9 Litre, 948cc (57.851 cu in)

Type:

4 Cylinder, Overhead Valves, 2 Valves Per Cylinder, 8 Valves in Total

Configuration:

Front, Longitudinal

Sump:

n/a

Fuel System:

2 x SU Carburettors

Head:

n/a

Bore & Stroke:

62.90 mm × 76.20 mm, 2.48 in × 3 in

Bore/stroke Ratio:

0.83

Power:

47.1 PS (46.5 bhp) (34.7 kW) @ 5500 rpm

Specific Output :

49.1 bhp per litre, 0.8 bhp per cubic inch

Torque:

72.0 Nm (53 ft·lb) (7.3 kgm) @ 2750 rpm

Specific Torque:

75.95 Nm/litre

Bmep:

949.4 kPa (137.7 psi)

Compression Ratio:

9.03:1

Fuel Capacity:

54.6 Litres, 12 UK Gal, 14.4 US Gal

Unitary Capacity:

485.33cc per cylinder

Coolant:

Water

Intercooler:

n/a

Aspiration:

Normal

Compressor Type:

n/a

Ignition and Electrical:

n/a

Exhaust:

n/a

Catalytic Converter:

No

Main Bearings:

4

Transmission / Gear Box

Transmission:

4 Speed Manual with Overdrive

Manual, 4 speed floor mounted:

n/a

Automatic, 3 speed floor mounted T-Bar:

n/a

Final drive ratio:

4.22

Drive:

Rear Wheel Drive

Performance

0-50 mph (80 km/h):

13.80 s

0-60 mph (100 km/h):

19.80 s

0-100 mph (161 km/h):

n/a

Standing ¼ mile:

21.80 s

Standing Km:

n/a

Top speed:

137 Km/h (85 mph)

Fuel Consumption:

n/a

CO2 Emissions:

n/a

Power-to-weight:

66.43 bhp/ton

Steering and Brakes

Brake Type:

Drum Front / Rear Drum Brakes

Front:

n/a

Rear:

n/a

Park Brake:

n/a

Steering:

n/a

Turns Lock-to-Lock:

n/a

Top Gear Ratio:

1.00

Turning Circle:

9.80 m

Suspension, Wheels and Tyres

Front Suspension:

Independent Coil Springs / Wishbone

Rear Suspension:

Live Axle Quarter-elliptic Leaf Springs / Anti-Roll Bar

Wheels:

Front:

n/a

Rear:

n/a

Tyres :

Front:

n/a

Rear:

n/a

Interior

Instruments:

n/a

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