Type

4/5S SAL

Number of doors

4

Wheelbase

2858 mm 112.5 in

Track: Front

1327 mm 52.2 in

Track: Rear

1327 mm 52.2 in

Length

4547 mm 179 in

Width

1613 mm 63.5 in

Height

1500 mm 59.1 in

Length:wheelbase ratio

1.59

Ground clearance

191 mm 7.5 in

Kerb weight

1320 kg 2910 lb

Weight distribution(Front)

50.50 %

Fuel capacity

56.8 litres 12.5 UK Gal 15 US Gal

Frontal area

1.94 m2

Bore

69.00 mm

Cylinders

S-4

Displacement

1.5 litre1496 cc(91.292 cu in)

Compression ratio

6.80:1

Fuel system

1 SU carb

Maximum power

55.8 PS (55.0 bhp) (41 kW)@ 4500 rpm

Specific output

36.8 bhp/litre0.6 bhp/cu in

Maximum torque

106.0 Nm (78 ft?�·lb) (10.8 kgm)@ 2500 rpm

bmep

890.4 kPa (129.1 psi)

Specific torque

70.86 Nm/litre

Coolant

Water

Bore/stroke ratio

0.69

Unitary capacity

374 cc/cylinder

Aspiration

Normal

Compressor type

N/A

Intercooler

None

Catalytic converter

N

0-50 mph (80 km/h)

15.90 s

0-60 mph

25.10 s

0-100 mph

-1.00 s

Standing

22.80 s

Top speed

120 km/h (75 mph)

Power-to-weight

41.67 bhp/ton

Engine location

Front

Engine alignment

Longitudinal

Drive

RWD

Turning circle

9.10 m

Suspension

front I.W.TB.

Brakes F/R

Dr/Dr

Transmission

4M

Top gear ratio

1.00

Final drive ratio

5.13

RAC rating

11.8

year

1953