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1959 Austin-Healey Bugeye Sprite

Specifications

  • Year:  1959
  • Make:  Austin-Healey
  • Model:  Bugeye Sprite
  • Weight:  1450 lb
  • Size:  11' 5.25" long, 4' 5" wide, 3' 8.13" tall
  • Wheelbase:  6' 8"
  • Turn radius:  31' 6"
  • Cylinders:  4
  • Engine:  948cc or 57.9 cu in
  • Power:  43 HP @ 5200 rpm (from factory)
  • Torque:  52 ft-lbs @ 3300 rpm
  • Compression Ratio:  8.3:1
  • Tranny:  4 speed, non-syncro 1st
  • Brakes:  Front disc brakes, rear drum
  • Suspension:  Sway bar, front

Modifications to My Bugeye

  • Panhard rod, rear
  • Carrera tube shocks, front & rear
  • Coil springs, front
  • Axles, racing, rear
  • Hubs, double bearing, rear
  • Brakes, rear, late model
  • Converted to modern oil filter
  • Radiator:  Custom aluminum
  • Added seat belts
  • Wheel spacers, rear, 3/4"
  • Rims, aluminum, Minator
  • Tires, Falken, ZE502, 185-60-R13
  • Stereo, MP3/CD, Alpine
  • Alarm, Piezosensor, Clifford
Where did my Bugeye come from?

Why a Bugeye?

How low is the car?