Humber Sceptre Mk1
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Production |
1963 to 1965 |
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Body style |
4-door saloon |
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Total built |
17,011 |
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Engine |
1,592cc Straight-4 |
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Transmission |
4-speed manual |
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Wheelbase |
100.98 in, 2565 mm |
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Length |
165.47 in, 4203 mm |
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Width |
63.27 in, 1607 mm |
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Height |
57.01 in, 1448 mm |
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weight |
2359 1b, 1070 kg. |
The Humber Sceptre first generation from the 1960s was a 4-door car, that was built from 1963 to 1965.
History
The Humber Sceptre name was applied to three generations of motor cars from the former British manufacturer the Rootes Group, between 1963 and 1976.
The first generation, 1963 to 1965 was a luxurious car based on the Hillman Super Minx. Generally similar to Hillman Super Minx and Singer Vogue but roof line is sleeker.It featured a unique roof, glass and upper/rear bodywork not shared with the Super Minx or Singer Vogue. two Paired, hooded head-lamps small, vertically barred radiator air-intake. With small intakes below headlamps incorporate side/direction lamps and wrap-around front body " corners ' Curved windscreen extends into rounded roof line; wrap-around, well-raked rear window. Flattened fins the line of which encloses large, vertical tail-lamp clusters. The wheel discs have visible radial slots.
It was originally intended as a four-door replacement for the Sunbeam Rapier, but was launched as a Humber, while the Sunbeam Rapier soldiered on with little modification until 1967. This made the Sceptre more sporty than traditional Humber’s. Introduced in 1963, it was positioned at the top of the mid-range Rootes cars, above the Hillman Super Minx and Singer Vogue with a larger carrying capacity of 882 1b, 400 kg.
It featured similar twin headlight styling to the Vogue and a more powerful 80 bhp version of the 1600 Minx engine.Built with an integral type chassis and rear wheel drive with distribution of weight at 56% to front axle, and 44% to rear axle. The front suspension has independent, wishbones, coil springs, anti-roll bar with telescopic dampers,while the rear suspension is rigid axle, semi-elliptic leaf-springs and telescopic dampers.
A later update known as the IA included disc front brakes, screen washers, reversing lamp, rev counter and a full range of instruments. overdrive or automatic transmission options with improved more powerful battery.
PERFORMANCE 1,592cc
- Engine Capacity 97.14 cu in, 1,592 cu cm
- Fuel Consumption 31 miles imp gal, 25.8 ml US gal, 9.1 i x 100 km
- Max Speed 90.6 mph, 145.9 kmh
- max power (SAE): 84 hp at 5,200 rpm
- max torque (SAE): 97 1b ft, 13.4 kg m at 3,500 rpm
- max number of engine rpm: 5,200
- specific power: 52.8 hp/l
- power-weight ratio: 28.4 lb/hp, 12.9 kg/hp
- acceleration: standing 1/4 mile 20.8 sec
