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Type
2S DHC
Number of doors
2
Wheelbase
2032 mm 80 in
Track: Front
1162 mm 45.7 in
Track: Rear
1137 mm 44.8 in
Length
3493 mm 137.5 in
Width
1346 mm 53 in
Height
1264 mm 49.8 in
Length:wheelbase ratio
1.72
Ground clearance
127 mm 5 in
Kerb weight
664 kg 1464 lb
Weight distribution(Front)
54.00 %
Fuel capacity
27.3 litres 6 UK Gal 7.2 US Gal
Frontal area
1.24 m2
Bore
62.90 mm
Cylinders
S-4
Displacement
0.9 litre948 cc(57.851 cu in)
Compression ratio
8.30:1
Fuel system
2 SU carbs
Maximum power(Net)
45.6 PS (45.0 bhp) (33.6 kW)@ 5500 rpm
Specific output
47.5 bhp/litre0.78 bhp/cu in
Maximum torque(Net)
71.0 Nm (52 ft?�·lb) (7.2 kgm)@ 3000 rpm
bmep
941.2 kPa (136.5 psi)
Specific torque
74.89 Nm/litre
Manufacturer
BMC
Main bearings
5
Coolant
Water
Bore/stroke ratio
0.83
Unitary capacity
237 cc/cylinder
Aspiration
Normal
Compressor type
N/A
Intercooler
None
Catalytic converter
N
0-50 mph (80 km/h)
13.70 s
0-60 mph
20.90 s
0-100 mph
-1.00 s
Standing
21.70 s
Top speed
129 km/h (80 mph)
Power-to-weight
67.77 bhp/ton
Engine location
Front
Engine alignment
Longitudinal
Drive
RWD
Steering
rack & pinion
Turns lock-to-lock
2.500
Turning circle
9.80 m
Suspension
front I.CS.W.
Brakes F/R
Dr/Dr
Transmission
4M
Top gear ratio
1.00
Final drive ratio
4.22
RAC rating
9.8
year
1958
Riding an 80-inch wheelbase, the Austin-Healey Sprite was tiny by the
standards of its day (and ours, come to that) though larger and
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The Austin-Healey Sprite was a tiny two-seat roadster that
BMC built to complement the popular MGA.
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