These are standard specifications for the 1968 Austin-Healey Sprite, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
4 Manual
Features
Engine Location : | Front |
Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
Production Years for Series : | 1966 - 1971 |
Price : | $2,050 |
Weight : | 1500 lbs | 680.389 kg |
Performance
0-60 mph : | 14.6 seconds. |
Top Speed : | 94 mph | 151.246 km/h |
Engine & Transmission
Inline 4 | |
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Displacement : | 1098 cc | 67.0 cu in. | 1.1 L. |
Power : | 59 HP (43.424 KW) @ 5750 RPM |
Torque : | 62 Ft-Lbs (84 NM) @ 3250 RPM |
Bore : | 2.5 in | 65 mm. |
Stroke : | 3.3 in | 84 mm. |
Compression : | 9.0:1 |
Main Bearings : | 3 |
Construction : | Cast-iron block and head |
2 SU carburetors |
Inline 4 | |
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Displacement : | 1275 cc | 77.8 cu in. | 1.3 L. |
Power : | 65 HP (47.84 KW) @ 6000 RPM |
Torque : | 72 Ft-Lbs (98 NM) @ 3000 RPM |
Bore : | 2.8 in | 71 mm. |
Stroke : | 3.2 in | 81 mm. |
Compression : | 9.0:1 |
Main Bearings : | 3 |
Construction : | Cast-iron block and head |
2 SU carburetors |
4 Manual
Production Figures
Sprite Mark IV Production (1966-1971) : | 22,790 |
Total 1968 Sprite production : | 1,280 |
1968 Austin-Healey Sprite |
Handling
1968 Averages
Avg. Car Cost : | $2,822 |
Avg. Household Income : | $7,850 |
Avg. Home : | $14,950 |
Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.34 |
1968 Austin-Healey Sprite FAQs (show)
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What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1968 Austin-Healey Sprite?
Q: How fast is the 1968 Austin-Healey Sprite? A: The 1968 Austin-Healey Sprite has a top speed of 94 mph. Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1968 Austin-Healey Sprite? A: The 1968 Austin-Healey Sprite has a wheelbase size of 80.00 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1968 Austin-Healey Sprite? A: The 1968 Austin-Healey Sprite has a length of 137.60 inches.Q: What is the width of the 1968 Austin-Healey Sprite? A: The 1968 Austin-Healey Sprite has a width of 55.00 inches.Q: How much did the 1968 Austin-Healey Sprite cost when new?A: The 1968 Austin-Healey Sprite had a base price of approximately $2,050 (USD).Q: What is the bodystyle of the 1968 Austin-Healey Sprite? A: The 1968 Austin-Healey Sprite was a Convertible.Q: How many Sprite Mark IV were produced? A: Austin-Healey produced 22,790 examples of the Sprite Mark IV from 1966 to 1971.Q: How many 1968 Sprites were produced? A: Austin-Healey produced 1,280 examples of the Sprite in 1968.Q: What engines did the 1968 Austin-Healey Sprite have? A: The 1968 Austin-Healey Sprite had the following engine options: Inline 4 (1098 cc | 67.0 cu in. | 1.1 L.) with 59 HP (43.424 KW) @ 5750 RPM and 62 Ft-Lbs (84 NM) @ 3250 RPM Inline 4 (1275 cc | 77.8 cu in. | 1.3 L.) with 65 HP (47.84 KW) @ 6000 RPM and 72 Ft-Lbs (98 NM) @ 3000 RPM Q: What transmission did the 1968 Austin-Healey Sprite have? A: The 1968 Austin-Healey Sprite had a 4 speed Manual gearbox.