Sunbeam Rapier I
Overview
| Produced: |
1955-1957, 7477 produced. |
|---|---|
| Types: |
Saloon, 2 doors, 4 seats
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Sunbeam first introduced its two door, Hillman Minx based Rapier in 1955. The new model looked modern and attractive and featured a pillar-less side window arrangement. Throughout the models development the Rapier found favour amongst "sporting motorists" and achieved some successes in rally events around Europe.
The original 1955 Rapier featured a 1390cc four cylinder engine which was equipped with a single Stromberg carburettor (twin-carbs were introduced in 1957) and produced lively performance. The engine was coupled to a manual-overdrive gearbox as standard, although curiously this did have a column shift change.
Engines
| Capacity | Config | Model | Bore/Stroke | CR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1390cc | S4 OHV | Hillman S4 OHV | 76mm x 76mm | 8 |
Fuel System
| Type | Number | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Stromberg | 1 | Downdraught (DIF36) |
Performance
| Top Speed | 0-60 | SQM | MPG | Engine Pwr | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 85mph | 34mpg | 62bhp @5000 |
Brakes
| Front | Rear | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Drum | Drum | Lockheed hydraulic (2LS on front) |
Dimensions
| Wheelbase | Track | Length | Width | Weight (CWT) |
Turning Circle | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front | Rear | |||||
| 8' | 4' 1" | 4' 0.5" | 13' 4.5" | 5' 0.75" | 34' | |
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Valuation
| Poor | Average | Excellent | Last Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| £650 | £1600 | £3250 | 26-Oct-06 |
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