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Sunbeam Alpine Series I 1959-60 specifications

Engine
4 cylinder in-line, OHV
3 bearing crankshaft
Displacement: 1,494cc
Bore: 79mm (3.11in)
Stroke: 76.2mm (3in)
Compression ratio: 9.2 to 1
Valves: 2 per cylinder
Carbs: 2 x Zenith 36 WIP2 downdraught
Power output: 78bhp at 5,300rpm
Maximum torque:89.5lb/ft at 3,400rpm

Performance
Maximum speed: 101mph
Acceleration: 0-60 mph 14secs
Fuel consumption: approx 25.5mpg

Transmission
4-speed manual,
Syncromesh on 2nd, 3rd and top
Rear wheel drive

Construction
Pressed steel monocoque based on minx related Hillman Husky floorpan with cruciform underbracing for stiffness

Brakes
Hydraulic Girling, Front: disc
Rear: drum

Steering
Burman F-type recirculating ball Recirculating ball, F-type

Suspension
Front: Coil with telescopic damper
Rear: Semi-elleptic leaf
with lever-arm damper

Wheels
4 stud, 560 x 13in pressed steel
Wire wheels option

Dimensions & Weight
Wheelbase: 86in
Track front: 51in
Track rear: 48.5in
Overall length: 155.3in
Overall width: 60.5in
Overall height: 51.5in
Ground Clearance: 4.3in
Unladen weight: 18.75cwt
Fuel tank: 9 Imp. gals

Alpine Production 1959-68
Series I: 11,904
SeriesII: 19,956
Total of all Alpine Series (I-VI): 69,251

Series I prices new in 1960
£971 10s 10d inc. tax (£286 10s 10d)
Extras: overdrive £60 4s 2d inc. tax
Wire wheels £38 5s inc. tax
Hard Top £60 inc. tax
Tonneau cover £10 inc. tax