The Sprite Mark II, which was revealed in May 1961, had the same 948 cc engine as before. However, it now had bigger 11/4 inch SU carburettors, which made the engine more powerful, producing 46. 5 bhp They put in a gearbox that had gears that were close together. The car's exterior design got a big update. The headlights moved to a more regular spot on the sides of the car near the front, next to a grille that spans the whole width of the car. The front part of the car also got a normal hood. At the back, the car took design elements from the upcoming MGB to have a more modern appearance. It had the benefits of a boot that can be opened and a regular rear bumper.