Sunbeam Alpine (1959-60)
The Car
Coming soon
The Specs
Below are the technical specifications and any performance numbers we could get.
Engine
| Bore & Stroke | 79mm x 76.2mm |
| Displacement | 1494cc |
| Firing order | 1,3,4,2 |
| Oil pressure (hot) |
30-50 lb./sq. in. at 50 mph
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Fuel Supply
| Carburetor | Twin Zenith 36WIP2 |
| Choke | 28 mm |
| Main Jet | 130 |
| H/S bleed | 100 |
|
Slow Running
|
50 |
|
Pump jet
|
50 |
Valving
| Intake tappet clearance | 0.012″ (hot) |
| Exhaust tappet clearance | 0.014″ (hot) |
| Valve-timing indication | Timing wheels |
| Intake valve opens | 14° BTDC |
Ignition
| Breaker gap | 0.016″ |
| Plug gap | 0.025″ |
| Ignition timing indication | Pulley and pointer |
| Ignition timing | 5° – 7° BTDC |
Clutch
| Clutch type | Borg & Beck 8″ dia. |
| Clutch linings | Borglite |
Brakes
| Brake type | Girling Hydraulic: disc at front; drum at rear |
| Brake linings | DON 24 (front) DON 55 (rear) |
Wheel Alignment
| Toe-OUT | 1⁄8” (Laden to gap gauges) |
| Camber | +0° 45′ ± ¼° (Laden to gap gauges) |
| Caster angle | +4° 41′ (Laden to gap gauges) |
| King pin angle | 5° 15′ ± ¼° (Laden to gap gauges) |
