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... UNTIL MAY 2QTH„ 195S AUSTIN HEALEY SPRITE - TECHNICAL SUMMARY POWER UNIT The Sprite is powered by a specially tuned version of the 'A'^type engine which has already proved itself in the A35° For use in the Sprite twin SoUo carburetters are fitted and the power output has gone up to U2o5 boh0po at 5jOO° r0p0nio As the approximate weight of the car (less fuel) is only some Mi cwto a high power/weight ratio appertains and results in an exceptionally lively performance on the road 0 In addition to the S.U's the Sprite engine has stronger valve springsj, eopper~lead main and bigend bearingSj, stellited hardfaced exhaust valves and a tachometer drive0 Compression ratio is 8o3 to 10 TRANSMISSION The four speed gearbox has syhchromesh on seconds third and top speeds and is constructionally the same as that fitted to the A35° As in the case of the engines servicing will present no problems - all the parts being proved in service and readily available through appointed dealerse The handy remote control gear change is ideal for the sort of handling it will undoubtedly get from the enthusiastic driver0 The clutch is fitted with extra~strong springs to give the "bite" associated with a sports car "takeoff"o Its design is similar to that used in the A35 but the operation is by hydraulic ...