Austin-Healey Sprite 1000 1958 specs
General information
| Model: | Austin-Healey Sprite 1000 |
| Year: | 1958 |
| Category: | Sport cars |
| Manufacturer: | Austin-Healey |
| Seats: | 4 |
Engine and transmission
| Engine type: | Inline, 4 cylinder |
| Engine location: | Front, longitudinal |
| Displacement: | 948 ccm |
| Max power: | 45.6 PS (34 kW) at 5500 Rev. per min. |
| Max torque: | 71 Nm at 3000 Rev. per min. |
| Compression: | 8.3:1 |
| Bore x stroke: | 79.4 x 88.9 mm (3.1 x 3.5 inches) |
| Cooling system: | Liquid |
| Gearbox: | Manual, 4-speed |
Main features, safety and ecconomy
| Drive: | Rear wheels |
Speed and acceleration
| Top speed: | 124 km/h (77.1 mph) |
| Power/weight ratio: | 0.0687 PS/kg |
Exterior and interior
| Chassis type: | Cabriolet |
| Max no. of doors: | 2 |
Steering, brakes and tires
| Front brakes: | Drums |
| Rear brakes: | Drums |
| Turn circle: | 10 m (393.7 inches) |
Dimensions and weight
| Weight: | 664 kg (1463.9 pounds) |
| Overall length: | 3500 mm (137.8 inches) |
| Overall width: | 1350 mm (53.1 inches) |
| Overall height: | 1270 mm (50 inches) |
| Wheelbase: | 2040 mm (80.3 inches) |
| Fuel capacity: | 27 litres (7.13 gallons) |
| Ground clearance: | 130 mm (5.1 inches) |
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