Austin Sprite 1.1 Manual (57 hp)

Generation 2 · 1961–1964

General

Car class
S
Steering wheel position
Left/Right

Body

Number of doors
2
Number of seats
2
Body type
Cabriolet

Dimensions

Length
3454 mm
Width
1346 mm
Height
1264 mm
Wheelbase
2032 mm
Front track
1162 mm
Rear track
1137 mm
Curb weight
715 kg

Engine

Engine type
Petrol
Engine layout
Front-wheel drive, longitudinal
Engine capacity
1,098 cm³
Boost type
None
Engine power
57 hp
Max power (kW)
42 kW
Max power RPM
5,500 rpm
Maximum torque
84 Nm
Max torque RPM
3,250 rpm
Cylinder layout
Inline
Number of cylinders
4
Valves per cylinder
2
Aspiration
Carburetor
Compression ratio
9
Bore
64.6 mm
Stroke
83.7 mm
Engine code
a series (1098cc)
Engine model
A-Series I4
Valvetrain
OHV

Transmission

Gearbox type
Manual
Number of gears
4
Drive wheels
Rear-wheel drive

Suspension & Brakes

Front suspension
Independent, Spring
Rear suspension
Dependent, leaf spring
Front brakes
Drum
Rear brakes
Drum

Performance

Maximum speed
145 km/h

Fuel Economy

Fuel tank capacity
27 L

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