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Manufacturer: Sunbeam Class: F Model: Alpine Series I and II ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ DESCRIPTION: 2-Seater Roadster (Steel) Dry Weight: 2082 lbs ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ENGINE: Type .............. 4 cyl ohv in line Bore & stroke ..... 3.11" x 3.0" (3.21" x 3.0" Series II) Capacity .......... 1494 cc (1592 cc Series II) Comp ratio ........ 9.2:1 (9.1:1 Series II) Head material ..... Aluminum Alloy Port size ......... Intake 1.31", Exhaust 1.06" Piston material ... Aluminum Alloy Piston weight ..... 1.1 lbs Timing data: Intake .... Open 14° BTDC, Close 52° ABDC Exhaust ... Open 56° BBDC, Close 10° ATDC -or- Intake .... Open 25° BTDC, Close 59° ABDC Exhaust ... Open 63° BBDC, Close 21° ATDC Valve lift: ....... Intake 0.366", Exhaust 0.364" Valve head dia: Intake .... 1.436"/1.432" Exhaust ... 1.176"/1.172" Valve spring ...... Outer 56 lbs, Inner 25 lbs fitted Carburation ....... Two Zenith 36 WIP2 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- TRANSMISSION AND DRIVE TRAIN: Ratios: 1 3.35 2.97 2 2.14 1.90 3 1.39 1.24 4 1.0 1.0 5 Final drive ratios: 3.89, 4.22, 4.55, 4.778, 5.22 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ CHASSIS Wheelbase ................... 86" Track dimension, front ...... 51" Track dimension, rear ....... 48.65" Shock absorber .............. Lever arm (rear), Telescopic (front) Steering ratio .............. 14.5:1 Brakes ...................... Disc (front) - Lining area = 20.6" sq, Drum (rear) - Lining area = 60" sq Tire size ................... 5.60 x 13, 5.90 x 13 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ APPROVED OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Overdrive Knock-off wire whees Camshaft (#1208620) Flywheel (#1208623) Cylinder head (#1208624) or (S.233193) Front springs (#X66941) or (S.233185) Front anti-roll bar (#X66774) or (S.2331xx) 25 gal fuel tank