Austin Healey Sprite I

Austin Healey Sprite I - key facts

Austin Healey Sprite I Specifications
From	1958
Until	1961
Bodywork
Dimensions
Length	11ft 4in	3.48m
Width	4ft 52/4in	1.35m
Kerb Weight	1328lb/0.593ton	602kg
Engine
Engine displacement	948cc	58cu in
Cylinders	4
Cylinder Layout	Inline
Valve operation	Overhead valve
Power Output	43bhp @ 5200rpm	42PS @ 5200rpm
Specific Output	45bhp/litre	0.74bhp/cu in
Torque Output	52lbft @ 3300rpm	71Nm @ 3300rpm
Specific Torque	74Nm/litre
Fuel Type	Petrol
Fuel system	Twin Carburettor
Carburettor make	SU
Performance
Power to weight	73bhp/ton
Acceleration 0-50mph	13.7 seconds
Acceleration 0-60mph	20.5 seconds
Standing Qtr mile	21.8 seconds
Top speed	86mph	138km/h
Fuel consumption	33.6mpg	14km/l
Chassis
Engine location	Front
Engine alignment	Longitudinal
Driven wheels	Rear
Front Suspension	Independent Coil Spring
Rear Suspension	Beam axle half eliptic leaf
Brakes	Drums front and rear
Gearbox type	4 speed Manual
Number of gears	4