Type
2S DHC
Number of doors
2
Wheelbase
2250 mm 88.6 in
Length
3800 mm 149.6 in
Width
1580 mm 62.2 in
Height
1060 mm 41.7 in
Length:wheelbase ratio
1.69
Kerb weight
648 kg 1429 lb
Fuel capacity
54.5 litres 12 UK Gal 14.4 US Gal
Bore
80.00 mm
Cylinders
S-4
Displacement
1.6 litre1588 cc(96.906 cu in)
Compression ratio
10.50:1
Fuel system
Rover MEMS fuel inj.
Maximum power(DIN)
116.6 PS (115.0 bhp) (85.8 kW)@ 6000 rpm
Specific output
72.4 bhp/litre1.19 bhp/cu in
Maximum torque(DIN)
145.0 Nm (107 ft?�·lb) (14.8 kgm)@ 3000 rpm
bmep
1147.4 kPa (166.4 psi)
Specific torque
91.31 Nm/litre
Manufacturer
Rover
Coolant
Water
Bore/stroke ratio
1.01
Unitary capacity
397 cc/cylinder
Aspiration
Normal
Compressor type
N/A
Intercooler
None
Catalytic converter
Y
0-60 mph
6.40 s
Top speed
190 km/h (118 mph)
Power-to-weight
177.47 bhp/ton
Engine location
Front
Engine alignment
Longitudinal
Drive
RWD
Steering
rack & pinion
Turns lock-to-lock
2.600
Suspension
front I.DW.CS.ARB.
Track: Rear
dD.CS.ARB.
Wheels: Front
7 x 16
Wheels: Rear
7 x 16
Tyres: Front
Michelin Pilot 205/45 VR 16
Tyres: Rear
Michelin Pilot 205/45 VR 16
Brakes F/R
Di/Di
Brake ∅: Front
228 mm
Brake ∅: Rear
228 mm
Transmission
5M
Top gear ratio
0.82
Final drive ratio
3.92
RAC rating
15.9
year
1995
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