Austin-healey Sprite (1958-59)
The Car
Coming soon
The Specs
Below are the technical specifications and any performance numbers we could get.
Engine
| Bore & Stroke | 62.94mm x 76.2mm |
| Displacement | 948cc |
| Firing order | 1,3,4,2 |
| Oil pressure (hot) | 60 lb./sq. in. at 30 mph |
Fuel Supply
| Carburetor | Twin SU H1 |
| Choke | 1¾ |
| Main Jet | 0.090″ |
| Needles | NOW |
Valving
| Intake tappet clearance |
0.012″ (hot)
|
| Exhaust tappet clearance |
0.012″ (hot)
|
| Valve-timing indication | Marked gear teeth |
| Intake valve opens |
5° BTDC (TDC at 0.019″clearance)
|
Ignition
| Breaker gap | 0.014″ – 0.016″ |
| Plug gap | 0.024″ – 0.026″ |
| Ignition timing indication | Pulley and pointer |
| Ignition timing | 5° BTDC |
Clutch
| Clutch type | Borg & Beck 6¼” dia. |
| Clutch linings |
Wound yarn
|
Brakes
| Brake type | Lockheed drum |
| Brake linings |
M11
|
Wheel Alignment
| Toe-In | 0″ to 1⁄8“ |
| Camber | 1° |
| Caster angle | 3° |
| King pin angle | 6½° |
