Sunbeam Alpine Fastback

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Sunbeam Alpine Fastback - key facts

Sunbeam Alpine Fastback Specifications
Production	46,204 (All Arrow based Fastbacks)
From	1970
Until	1975
Bodywork
Body Style	Coupe
Dimensions
Length	14ft 4in	4m
Width	5ft 43/4in	1.64m
Wheelbase	8ft 21/2in	2.5m
Front Track	4ft 3in	1.32m
Rear Track	4ft 3in	1.32m
Kerb Weight	2200lb/0.982ton	998kg
Engine
Engine displacement	1725cc	105cu in
Bore	3in	81.5mm
Stroke	3in	82.6mm
Cylinders	4
Cylinder Layout	Inline
Valve operation	Overhead valve
Compression ratio	9.2:1
Power Output	72bhp @ 5500rpm	71PS @ 5500rpm
Specific Output	42bhp/litre	0.68bhp/cu in
Torque Output	90lbft @ 3000rpm	122Nm @ 3000rpm
Specific Torque	71Nm/litre
Fuel Type	Petrol
Fuel system	Single Carburettor
Carburettor make	Stromberg
Performance
Power to weight	73bhp/ton
Acceleration 0-50mph	10.2 seconds
Standing Qtr mile	19.9 seconds
Top speed	91mph	146km/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