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Sprite mk1 Versions

- (1958)

Austin Healey Sprite mk1 Specs

(1958 - ) Technical Specifications

Petrol

948 cm³
57.9 cu-in

Inline 4

46 PS
45 HP / 34 kW

71.0 Nm
52 lb-ft

129 km/h
80 Mph

Austin Healey Sprite mk1 Body, Model and Production details

Body :	Cabrio

Num. of Doors :	2 doors


Austin Healey Sprite mk1 Engine Technical Data

Engine type - Number of cylinders :	Inline 4

Engine Code :	-

Fuel type :	Petrol

Fuel System :	2 SU carbs

Engine Alignment :	Longitudinal

Engine displacement :	948 cm³ / 57.9 cu-in

Bore x Stroke :	62.90 x 76.20 mm 2.48 x 3 inches

Number of valves :	8 Valves

Aspiration :	naturally-aspirated

Compression Ratio :	8.30

Horsepower :	46 PS / 45 HP / 34 kW @ 5500 rpm

Maximum torque :	71.0 Nm / 52 lb-ft @ 5500 rpm

Drive wheels - Traction - Drivetrain :	RWD

Transmission Gearbox - Number of speeds :	4 speed Manual Transmission Relations Final Drive Ratio: 4.22


Austin Healey Sprite mk1 Fuel Consumption (Economy), Emissions and Range

Fuel Tank Capacity :	27.3 L 7.1 US gallons 5.9 UK gallons

Catalytic converter :	No

Austin Healey Sprite mk1 Performance

Top Speed :	129 km/h / 80 Mph

Acceleration 0 to 60 mph (0 to 96 Km/h) :	20.90 s

Acceleration 0 to 100 km/h (0 to 62 mph) :	- s


Austin Healey Sprite mk1 Size, Dimensions, Aerodynamics and Weight

Wheelbase :	203.2 cm / 80 inches

Length :	349.3 cm / 137.52 inches

Width :	134.6 cm / 52.99 inches

Height :	126.4 cm / 49.76 inches

Front Axle :	116.2 cm / 45.75 inches

Rear Axle :	113.7 cm / 44.76 inches

Ground clearance :	12.7 cm / 5 inches

Aerodynamic drag coefficient - Cx :	-

Curb Weight :	664 kg / 1464 lbs

Weight/Power Output Ratio :	14.4 kg/hp


Austin Healey Sprite mk1 Brakes, Tires, Steering and Suspension

Front Brakes - Disc dimensions :	Drums (- mm / - inches)

Rear Brakes - Disc dimensions :	Drums (- mm / - inches)

Front Tyres - Rims dimensions :	-/- R-

Rear Tyres - Rims dimensions :	-/- R-

Steering :	Rack and pinion. -

Steering wheel lock-to-lock :	2.500 turns

Front Suspension :	Coil springs.

Rear Suspension :	De-Dion axle. Anti-roll bar.