Austin Sprite 1958 - 1961, Convertible
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Basic Information
Brand
Austin
Model
Sprite
Class
Спорткар
Production Start
1958
Production End
1961
Characteristics Austin Sprite 1 generation
Bodywork
Back track width
1137 mm
Body type
Cabriolet
Clearance
127 mm
Curb weight
664 kg
Front track width
1162 mm
Height
1264 mm
Length
3493 mm
Number of seater
2
Wheelbase
2032 mm
Width
1346 mm
Engine
Boost type
none
Capacity
948 cm3
Compression ratio
8.3
Cylinder bore
62.9 mm
Cylinder layout
inline
Engine placement
Front, longitudinal
Engine power
44 hp
Engine type
Gasoline
Injection type
carburetor
Max power (kW)
32 kW
Max power at RPM
5200 RPM
Maximum torque
71 N*m
Number of cylinders
4
Stroke cycle
76.2 mm
Turnover of maximum torque
3300 kW
Valves per cylinder
2
Engine code
a series (948 cc)
Engine model
A-Series 948
Timing belt
OHV
Gearbox and handling
Drive wheels
Rear wheel drive
Gearbox type
Manual
Number of gear
4
Operating characteristics
Acceleration (0-100 km/h)
20.9 s
Fuel tank capacity
27 l
Max speed
129 km/h
Suspension and brakes
Back suspension
Dependent, spring
Front brakes
drum
Front suspension
Independent, spring
Rear brakes
drum
General information
Car class
S
Country
Great Britain
Number of doors
2
Steering wheel position
Left/Right
Available engines
1
engines
1
modifications
Petrol
1 variants1.0 L, 44 hp, petrol, manual, rear-wheel drive
Engine:
A-Series 948
Body: Cabriolet
1.0 MT (44 hp)
1958 – 1961
1.0 MT RWD (44 hp)
1958 – 1961