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Manufacturer: Sprinzel Class: C Model: Sebring Sprite ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ DESCRIPTION: 2-Seater Aluminum Fiberglass Coupe Dry Weight: 570Kg (1254 lbs) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ENGINE: Type .............. BMC Type A (Modified) Bore & stroke ..... 2.538" x 3.0" Capacity .......... 995 cc Comp ratio ........ 9.5-11:1 Head material ..... Cast Iron Port size ......... Intake 38.1mm, 34.925mm Piston material ... Aluminum Piston weight ..... Timing data: Intake .... Open 16° BTDC, Close 56° ABDC Exhaust ... Open 51° BBDC, Close 21° ATDC -or- Intake .... Open 35° BTDC, Close 70° ABDC Exhaust ... Open 70° BBDC, Close 35° ATDC Valve lift: ....... 7.9mm, 0.400" Valve head dia: Intake .... 1-1/4" Exhaust ... 1-3/16" Valve spring ...... 140 lbs Carburation ....... Two SU 1-1/2" (H4) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- TRANSMISSION AND DRIVE TRAIN: Ratios: 1 3.627 3.198 2 2.374 1.911 3 1.412 1.357 4 1.0 1.0 5 Final drive ratios: 3.9, 4.22, 4.55, 4.875 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ CHASSIS Wheelbase ................... 80" Track dimension, front ...... 45-1/4" Track dimension, rear ....... 44-3/4" Shock absorber .............. Lever Steering ratio .............. 2-1/3 Brakes ...................... Front disc, rear drums Tire size ................... 5.25-5.50 x 13 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ APPROVED OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Solid-skirt pistons 3-branch exhaust system Special camshaft bearings Competition clutch Competition crankshaft Competition cylinder head