Sunbeam-talbot 80 Sports (1948-50)
The Car
Coming soon
The Specs
Below are the technical specifications and any performance numbers we could get.
Engine
Bore & Stroke |
63mm x 95mm |
Displacement |
1184.5cc |
Firing order |
1,3,4,2 |
Oil pressure (hot) |
45 – 50 lb./sq. in.
|
Fuel Supply
Carburetor |
Stromberg D/D DBA36 |
Choke |
31⁄32“ |
Main |
EX1004 |
Metering |
0.047″ |
By-pass0.
|
0.034″ |
Valving
Intake tappet clearance |
0.010″ (cold) |
Exhaust tappet clearance |
0.012″ (cold) |
Valve-timing indication |
Chain wheels |
Intake valve opens |
8° BTDC |
Ignition
Breaker gap |
0.012″ |
Plug gap |
0.028″ – 0.032″ |
Ignition timing indication |
Pointer and pulley |
Ignition timing |
5° BTDC |
Clutch
Clutch type |
Borg & Beck Single Dry Plate |
Clutch linings |
Moulded Ferodo |
Brakes
Brake type |
Lockheed Hydraulic 2LS |
Brake linings |
Mintex or Ferodo |
Wheel Alignment
Toe-OUT |
1⁄8“ |
Camber |
1°30′ |
Caster angle |
4° |
King pin angle |
7½° |