Austin-Healey Sprite Mk II
Overview
| Produced: |
1961-1962, 20450 produced. (948cc engine version) 1962-1964, 11215 produced. (1098cc engine version) |
|---|---|
| Types: |
Sports, 2 doors
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Following the success of the original "Frogeye" Austin Healey Sprite BMC decided to revamp and expand the range in 1961. The new range now included a badge engineered MG Midget version as well as the identical Mk II Sprite. The main changes were confined to the cars styling, the distinctive "Frogeye" front making way for a modern, squarer design.
Improvements included a more practical exterior boot-lid - Mk I Sprites had no boot lid, luggage had to be loaded behind the front seats!. Front disc brakes were standard and wire wheels were a popular factory option. From 1962 the Sprite Mk II featured a more powerful 1098cc A-Series engine, which introduced improved performance. Practical Classics October 2009 - Featuring Buyers Guide Austin Healey Sprite and MG Midget (1958-1979). Click Here to view in our shop.
Engines
| Capacity | Config | Model | Bore/Stroke | CR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 948cc | S4 OHV | BMC A-Series | 62.92mm x 76.2mm | |
| 1098cc | S4 OHV | BMC A-Series | 62.93mm x 83.72mm |
Performance
| Top Speed | 0-60 | SQM | MPG | Engine Pwr | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 87mph | 20s | 22s | 33mpg | 46bhp @5500 |
Brakes
| Front | Rear | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Disc | Drum |
Dimensions
| Wheelbase | Track | Length | Width | Weight (CWT) |
Turning Circle | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front | Rear | |||||
| 6' 8" | 3' 9.75" | 3' 9.75" | 11' 5.625" | 4' 5" | ||
Body
| Type | Seats | Doors | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sports | 2 | 2 |
Maintainability
| Mechanics | Bodywork |
|---|---|
| * * * * * | * * * * * |
People who looked at this car, also looked at:
- Austin-Healey Sprite Mk III
- Austin-Healey Sprite Mk I (Frogeye)
- Austin-Healey Sprite Mk IV
- MG Midget MkI
- Austin-Healey 3000 Mk II
Valuation
| Poor | Average | Excellent | Last Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| £925 | £2250 | £3750 | 26-Oct-06 |
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Books | |
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