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Rapier
1959 Sunbeam Rapier
United Kingdom
Gasoline
2WD
Convertible
Updated Aug 28, 2026
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Vehicle Details
Powertrain
Engine & Performance
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Interior
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Vehicle Details
Year
1959
Make
Sunbeam
Model
Rapier
Body Style
Convertible
Generation
Series III
Doors
2
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
2WD
Transmission
Manual, 4-speed
Powertrain
Engine Name
1.5 Manual
Power (hp)
79 hp
Power (kW)
58 kW
Torque
114 Nm (84 lb-ft)
Displacement
1,494 cc
Engine & Performance
Engine
Engine Specification
Rev. at Max Power
5,400 rpm
Rev. at Max Torque
3,500 rpm
Transmission & Drivetrain
Transmission
Manual, 4-speed
Exterior
Chassis & Body
Chassis
Chassis
Cabriolet
Interior
Equipment
Instrument Cluster
Odometer Limit
100,000 km/miles
Other
Car Classification
American Classification
Compact Car
British Classification
Small Family Car
Australian Classification
Small Car
European Segment
C-Segment
Car.info Classification
Medium Family Car
Sunbeam
32 vehicles
Rapier
Model
4 variants
€67,000
MSRP · EUR
8.9
Body
Convertible
Variant
Rapier Standard
1958–1963
Rapier Convertible Generations
2 of 3
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Series III
1959–1961
Year
1959
Powertrain
1.5 Manual
Horsepower
79 hp
Drivetrain
2WD
Fuel
Transmission
Manual, 4-speed
Gasoline
Convertible
2WD
Manual, 4-speed
Gasoline
