Type

4/5S SAL

Number of doors

4

Wheelbase

2820 mm 111 in

Track: Front

1321 mm 52 in

Track: Rear

1308 mm 51.5 in

Length

4530 mm 178.3 in

Width

1667 mm 65.6 in

Height

1619 mm 63.7 in

Length:wheelbase ratio

1.61

Ground clearance

181 mm 7.1 in

Kerb weight

1413 kg 3115 lb

Fuel capacity

52.3 litres 11.5 UK Gal 13.8 US Gal

Bore

77.80 mm

Cylinders

S-4

Displacement

2 litre1997 cc(121.864 cu in)

Compression ratio

6.90:1

Fuel system

1 SU carb

Maximum power(Gross)

60.8 PS (60.0 bhp) (44.7 kW)@ 4000 rpm

Specific output

30 bhp/litre0.49 bhp/cu in

Maximum torque(Gross)

137.0 Nm (101 ft?�·lb) (14 kgm)@ 2000 rpm

bmep

862.1 kPa (125 psi)

Specific torque

68.6 Nm/litre

Manufacturer

Rover

Main bearings

3

Coolant

Water

Bore/stroke ratio

0.74

Unitary capacity

499.25 cc/cylinder

Aspiration

Normal

Compressor type

N/A

Intercooler

None

Catalytic converter

N

Power-to-weight

42.46 bhp/ton

Engine location

Front

Engine alignment

Longitudinal

Drive

RWD

Steering

recirculating ball

Turns lock-to-lock

3.800

Turning circle

11.30 m

Suspension

front I.CS.

Brakes F/R

Dr/Dr

Transmission

4OD

Top gear ratio

0.77

Final drive ratio

4.70

RAC rating

15.0

year

1953