Sunbeam-Sunbeam Rapier
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The Sunbeam Rapier classic car is a British-built automobile that was produced from 1956 to 1976. It was a popular car in the United Kingdom and Europe, and was one of the first cars to be exported to the United States. The Rapier was a two-door, four-seater saloon, and was powered by a four-cylinder engine.
The first Sunbeam Rapier was introduced in 1956, and was based on the Sunbeam Alpine sports car. It featured a 1.5-litre, four-cylinder engine, with a single carburettor and an output of 48 bhp. The car had a three-speed manual transmission, and a top speed of just over 80 mph. The car was available in two trim levels, the Standard and the De Luxe.
The Sunbeam Rapier was updated in 1960, with a new 1.6-litre engine, and a four-speed manual transmission. This increased the power output to 55 bhp, and the top speed to 90 mph. The car was also available with an optional four-speed automatic transmission. The De Luxe trim was dropped, and the car was now available in just the Standard trim.
In 1964, the Sunbeam Rapier was given a major facelift, with a new grille, and a more modern interior. The engine was also upgraded to a 1.7-litre unit, with a power output of 65 bhp. This increased the top speed to 95 mph. The car was also available with an optional overdrive, which increased the top speed to 105 mph.
In 1967, the Sunbeam Rapier was given another facelift, with a new grille and bumpers. The engine was also upgraded to a 1.8-litre unit, with a power output of 75 bhp. This increased the top speed to 110 mph. The car was also available with an optional five-speed manual transmission.
The Sunbeam Rapier was given its last major update in 1972, with a new grille and bumpers, as well as a new interior. The engine was also upgraded to a 2.0-litre unit, with a power output of 85 bhp. This increased the top speed to 115 mph. The car was also available with an optional five-speed manual transmission.
The Sunbeam Rapier was discontinued in 1976, and was replaced by the Sunbeam Alpine. It was a popular car in the United Kingdom and Europe, and was one of the first cars to be exported to the United States. The car was known for its good handling and reliable performance, and is still a popular classic car today.
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