Sunbeam Rapier Series Iii (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
|
Fuel Supply
Carburetor |
Twin Zenith 36WIA |
Choke |
26 |
Main Jet |
115 |
H/S bleed |
180 |
Slow Running
|
50 |
By-pass
|
65 |
Valving
Intake tappet clearance |
0.012″ (hot or cold) |
Exhaust tappet clearance |
0.014″ (hot or cold) |
Valve-timing indication |
Marks on crankshaft and camshaft 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 Hydraulic operation |
Clutch linings |
– |
Brakes
Brake type |
Lockheed Hydraulic: disc at front; pads Don 55 |
Brake linings |
Ferodo DM53A |
Wheel Alignment
Toe-In |
1⁄8” – 3⁄16” at periphery of tires (Laden to gap gauges) |
Camber |
+0° 45′ ± ¼° (Laden to gap gauges) |
Caster angle |
+1° 45′ ± ¼° (Laden to gap gauges) |
King pin angle |
5° 15′ ± ¼° (Laden to gap gauges) |