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Austin Sprite Specs, Engines & Dimensions (1961–1964) — Second Generation

The Austin Sprite in its Second Generation is a light, open-topped Cabrio built around simple mechanicals, where modest power matters less than low weight and direct, unfiltered driving feel.

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Austin Sprite Engines and Transmissions

Each Austin Sprite engine shown is a small gasoline unit sending drive to the rear wheels through a manual gearbox. The 1.0 MT and 1.1 MT illustrate the pattern: the larger displacement pulls more willingly from low revs, so this powertrain feels less strained on open roads.

Cabrio — Austin Sprite Engines and Transmissions

Cabrio Austin Sprite Engines and Transmissions
Modification	Engine type	Engine capacity	Maximum power	Maximum power, kw	Maximum torque N⋅m	Transmission	Type of drive
1.0 MT	Gasoline	948 cm³	46 hp	34 kW	72 N⋅m	Manual	RWD
1.1 MT	Gasoline	1048 cm³	57 hp	42 kW	84 N⋅m	Manual	RWD

Austin Sprite Dimensions

Cabrio — Austin Sprite Dimensions

Cabrio Austin Sprite Dimensions
Modification	Length	Width	Height	Wheelbase	Curb weight	Ground clearance, minimum
1.0 MT	3454 mm	1346 mm	1264 mm	2032 mm	700 kg	127 mm
1.1 MT	3454 mm	1346 mm	1264 mm	2032 mm	715 kg	127 mm