Type
4/5S SAL
Wheelbase
2159 mm 85 in
Track: Front
1143 mm 45 in
Track: Rear
1137 mm 44.8 in
Length
3797 mm 149.5 in
Width
1562 mm 61.5 in
Height
1390 mm 54.7 in
Length:wheelbase ratio
1.76
Kerb weight
839 kg 1850 lb
Bore
73.00 mm
Cylinders
S-4
Displacement
1.5 litre1489 cc(90.864 cu in)
Compression ratio
7.20:1
Fuel system
1 Ze carb
Maximum power
47.7 PS (47.0 bhp) (35 kW)@ 4500 rpm
Specific output
31.6 bhp/litre0.52 bhp/cu in
Manufacturer
BMC
Coolant
Water
Bore/stroke ratio
0.82
Unitary capacity
372.25 cc/cylinder
Aspiration
Normal
Compressor type
N/A
Intercooler
None
Catalytic converter
N
Power-to-weight
56.02 bhp/ton
Engine location
Front
Engine alignment
Longitudinal
Drive
RWD
Suspension
front
Top gear ratio
1.00
Final drive ratio
4.22
RAC rating
13.2
year
1955
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