Armstrong Siddeley Star Sapphire Saloon
Armstrong Siddeley Star Sapphire Saloon
The Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire is a large automobile which was produced by the British company, Armstrong Siddeley Motors Limited, from 1952 to 1960.
A distinctive element of the Sapphires was the traditional Armstrong Siddeley V-shaped radiator grille with the Sphinx motif mounted on it.
On some models the sphinx sported aircraft wings carrying tiny Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire jet engines.
General Data
Make
Armstrong Siddeley
Model
Star Sapphire Saloon
Production Year(s)
1959 - 1960
Country of origin
United Kingdom
Body work and dimensions
Body type
Saloon
Doors
4
Number of seats
5
Engine
Engine Type
in-line
Cylinders
6
Engine Displacement (cc)
3990
Engine Displacement (cui)
243
Engine (l)
4.0
Engine HP
145
Engine PS
147
Engine KW
108
@RPM
4250
Fueltype
Gasoline
Transmission
Transmission Type
Automatic
Number of gears
3
Chassis
Engine position
Front
Drive Train
Rear Wheel Drive
Performance (Factory Claim)
Top Speed Km/h
149
Top Speed MP/H
93
Credit Photography and text
Photography
Courtesy of KennisCars
Text
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Armstrong_Siddeley_Sapphire_(motor_car)
Technical Specifications
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