Type

4/5S SAL

Number of doors

4

Wheelbase

2807 mm 110.5 in

Track: Front

1300 mm 51.2 in

Track: Rear

1397 mm 55 in

Length

4350 mm 171.3 in

Width

1600 mm 63 in

Height

1651 mm 65 in

Length:wheelbase ratio

1.55

Ground clearance

194 mm 7.6 in

Kerb weight

1346 kg 2967 lb

Fuel capacity

51.1 litres 11.2 UK Gal 13.5 US Gal

Bore

69.50 mm

Cylinders

S-4

Displacement

1.6 litre1595 cc(97.333 cu in)

Sump

Wet sumped

Compression ratio

7.10:1

Fuel system

1 carburettor

Maximum power

60.8 PS (60.0 bhp) (44.7 kW)

Specific output

37.6 bhp/litre0.62 bhp/cu in

Manufacturer

Rover

Main bearings

3

Coolant

Water

Bore/stroke ratio

0.66

Unitary capacity

398.75 cc/cylinder

Aspiration

Normal

Compressor type

N/A

Intercooler

None

Catalytic converter

N

Power-to-weight

44.58 bhp/ton

Engine location

Front

Engine alignment

Longitudinal

Drive

RWD

Steering

worm & nut

Suspension

front I.

Tyres: Front

5.25 x 17

Tyres: Rear

5.25 x 17

Brakes F/R

Dr/Dr

Transmission

4M

Top gear ratio

1.00

Final drive ratio

4.70

RAC rating

12.0

year

1949