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 3132
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 18
Camber 1°30′
Caster angle
King pin angle 7½°