Type
4/5S HBK
Number of doors
2
Wheelbase
2413 mm 95 in
Track: Front
1341 mm 52.8 in
Track: Rear
1328 mm 52.3 in
Length
3830 mm 150.8 in
Width
1603 mm 63.1 in
Height
1405 mm 55.3 in
Length:wheelbase ratio
1.59
Kerb weight
960 kg 2116 lb
Fuel capacity
40.9 litres 9 UK Gal 10.8 US Gal
Bore
95.20 mm
Cylinders
S-4
Displacement
2.2 litre2170 cc(132.422 cu in)
Construction
aluminium head & block
Compression ratio
9.44:1
Fuel system
2 De carbs
Maximum power(DIN)
152.1 PS (150.0 bhp) (111.9 kW)@ 5750 rpm
Specific output
69.1 bhp/litre1.13 bhp/cu in
Maximum torque(DIN)
203.0 Nm (150 ft?�·lb) (20.7 kgm)@ 4500 rpm
bmep
1175.6 kPa (170.5 psi)
Specific torque
93.55 Nm/litre
Manufacturer
Lotus
Coolant
Water
Bore/stroke ratio
1.25
Unitary capacity
542.5 cc/cylinder
Aspiration
Normal
Compressor type
N/A
Intercooler
None
Catalytic converter
N
0-60 mph
7.40 s
Standing
15.60 s
Top speed
195 km/h (121 mph)
Power-to-weight
156.25 bhp/ton
Engine location
Front
Engine alignment
Longitudinal
Drive
RWD
Steering
rack & pinion
Suspension
front I.CS.MS.
Tyres: Front
185/70 HR 13
Tyres: Rear
185/70 HR 13
Brakes F/R
Di/Dr-S
Brake ∅: Front
241 mm
Brake ∅: Rear
203 mm
Transmission
5M
Top gear ratio
0.80
Final drive ratio
3.89
RAC rating
22.5
year
1979
on this, but the Talbot Sunbeam-Lotus may have been based on the Hillman Avenger or Chrysler Europe 180.
That the Talbot Sunbeam-Lotus took its maker to the heights of the world rally championship in 1981 is enough to guarantee it a certain reverence and I approach the
Talbot Sunbeam-Lotus (which ironically carried Chrysler and Talbot badges) in the autumn of 1979 and could not stop themselves from raving about it:
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Talbot Sunbeam-Lotus was a stunning success, scoring a memorable win at the Lombard-RAC rally in 1980, thus breaking years of Ford dominance.