Humber Sceptre Mk III

Humber Sceptre Mk III - key facts

Humber Sceptre Mk III Specifications
From	1967
Until	1976
Bodywork
Dimensions
Length	14ft 2in	4m
Width	5ft 3in	1.63m
Kerb Weight	2185lb/0.975ton	991kg
Engine
Engine displacement	1725cc	105cu in
Cylinders	4
Cylinder Layout	Inline
Valve operation	Overhead valve
Power Output	79bhp @ 5100rpm	78PS @ 5100rpm
Specific Output	46bhp/litre	0.75bhp/cu in
Torque Output	93lbft @ 3300rpm	126Nm @ 3300rpm
Specific Torque	73Nm/litre
Fuel Type	Petrol
Fuel system	Twin Carburettor
Carburettor make	Stromberg
Performance
Power to weight	81bhp/ton
Acceleration 0-50mph	9.4 seconds
Acceleration 0-60mph	13.1 seconds
Standing Qtr mile	19.3 seconds
Top speed	98mph	158km/h
Fuel consumption	25mpg	11km/l
Chassis
Engine location	Front
Engine alignment	Longitudinal
Driven wheels	Rear
Front Suspension	Independent Coil Spring
Rear Suspension	Beam axle half eliptic leaf
Brakes	Disc front, Drum rear
Gearbox type	4 speed Manual with Overdrive option or Automatic
Number of gears	4