These are standard specifications for the 1958 Austin-Healey Sprite, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
4 Manual 4.22:1
Chassis # AN5-L/552
Engine # 9C-U-H/105
Chassis # AN5/3253
Chassis # AN5-L/2149
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Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Body / Chassis : | Steel unibody |
| Production Years for Series : | 1958 - 1961 |
| Price : | $1,790 |
| Weight : | 1320 lbs | 598.742 kg |
| Combined MPG : | 27.50 |
Performance
| Top Speed : | 83 mph | 133.547 km/h |
Engine & Transmission
| Inline 4 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 948 cc | 57.9 cu in. | 0.9 L. |
| Power : | 42 BHP (30.912 KW) @ 5000 RPM |
| Torque : | 50 Ft-Lbs (68 NM) @ 3300 RPM |
| Bore : | 2.5 in | 63 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.0 in | 76 mm. |
| Compression : | 8.3:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 3 |
| Valvetrain : | 8 OHV (2 valves per cylinder) |
| Construction : | Cast-iron block and head |
| 2 SU H1 carburetors | |
4 Manual 4.22:1
Gear Ratios
| 1st Gear : | 15.3:1 |
| 2nd Gear : | 10.0:1 |
| 3rd Gear : | 5.96:1 |
| 4th Gear : | 4.22:1 |
Production Figures
| Sprite Mark I Production (1958-1961) : | 48,987 |
| 1958 Austin-Healey Sprite | |
| AN5 Roadster 2 dr. 2 P : | 8,279 |
Dimension(s)
AN5 Roadster
Chassis # AN5-L/552
Engine # 9C-U-H/105
Chassis # AN5/3253
Chassis # AN5-L/2149
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| Seating Capacity : | 2 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 132.6 in | 3368 mm. |
| Width : | 53.0 in | 1346 mm. |
| Height : | 49.8 in | 1265 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 80.0 in | 2032 mm. |
| Front Track : | 45.8 in | 1163 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 44.8 in | 1138 mm. |
Handling
| Suspension | |
|---|---|
| Front : Upper/lower A-arms with coil-springs Rear : Double trailing links with quarter-elliptic leaf springs and lever-type shock absorbers | |
| Steering | |
|---|---|
| Rack and Pinion |
| Tires / Wheels | |
|---|---|
| Tires : | 5.20x13 |
1958 Averages
| Avg. Household Income : | $4,600 |
| Avg. Home : | $12,750 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.25 |
1958 Austin-Healey Sprite FAQs (show)
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What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1958 Austin-Healey Sprite?
Q: How fast is the 1958 Austin-Healey Sprite? A: The 1958 Austin-Healey Sprite has a top speed of 83 mph. Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1958 Austin-Healey Sprite? A: The 1958 Austin-Healey Sprite has a wheelbase size of 80.00 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1958 Austin-Healey Sprite? A: The 1958 Austin-Healey Sprite has a length of 132.60 inches.Q: What is the width of the 1958 Austin-Healey Sprite? A: The 1958 Austin-Healey Sprite has a width of 53.00 inches.Q: How much did the 1958 Austin-Healey Sprite cost when new?A: The 1958 Austin-Healey Sprite had a base price of approximately $1,790 (USD).Q: What is the bodystyle of the 1958 Austin-Healey Sprite? A: The 1958 Austin-Healey Sprite was a AN5 Roadster.Q: What tires did the 1958 Austin-Healey Sprite have? A: The 1958 Austin-Healey Sprite had 5.20x13 tires.Q: How many Sprite Mark I were produced? A: Austin-Healey produced 48,987 examples of the Sprite Mark I from 1958 to 1961.Q: What engine did the 1958 Austin-Healey Sprite have? A: The engine powering the 1958 Austin-Healey Sprite was a Inline 4 (948 cc | 57.9 cu in. | 0.9 L.) with 42 BHP (30.912 KW) @ 5000 RPM and 50 Ft-Lbs (68 NM) @ 3300 RPM. Q: What transmission did the 1958 Austin-Healey Sprite have? A: The 1958 Austin-Healey Sprite had a 4 speed Manual 4.22:1 gearbox.