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1960 Austin Healey Sprite |
| Year | 1960 |
| Make | Austin Healey |
| Model | Sprite |
| Engine Location | Front |
| Drive Type | Rear Wheel |
| Body Material | Unibody |
| Production Years for Series | 1958 - 1961 |
| Weight | 1310 lbs | 594.2 kg |
Performance |
| Top Speed | 85 mph | 136.8 km/h |
Engine |
| Engine Configuration | S |
| Cylinders | 4 |
| Aspiration/Induction | Normal |
| Displacement | 57.80 CU IN. | 947.3 cc. | 0.9 L. |
| Valvetrain | OHV |
| Horsepower | 42.00 BHP (30.9 KW) @ 5000.00 RPM |
| Torque | 52.00 Ft-Lbs (70.5 NM) @ 3300.00 RPM |
| HP to Weight Ratio | 31.2 LB / HP |
| HP / Liter | 46.7 BHP / Liter |
| Bore | 2.47 in | 62.7 mm. | 0.1 m. |
| Stroke | 3.00 in | 76.2 mm. | 0.1 m. |
| Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 |
| Main Bearings | 3 |
| Engine Electronics | 12-volt electrical |
| Fuel Feed | Two SU H1 carburetors |
| Block | Cast-iron |
| Head | Cast-iron |
Transmission Information |
| Gears | 4 |
| Transmission | Manual |
Dimensions | | Seating Capacity | 2 |
| Doors | 2 |
| Exterior | | Length | 132.601 in | 3368.1 mm. |
| Width | 53.001 in | 1346.2 mm. |
| Height | 49.801 in | 1264.9 mm. |
| Wheelbase | 80.001 in | 2032 mm. |
| Front Track | 45.801 in | 1163.3 mm. |
| Rear Track | 44.801 in | 1137.9 mm. |
Suspension |
| Suspension | Front : Upper/lower A-arms with coil springs
Rear : Double trailing links with quarter-elliptic leaf springs |
Tires/Wheels |
| Tires | 5.20x13 |
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