Type
4/5S SAL
Number of doors
4
Wheelbase
2819 mm 111 in
Track: Front
1334 mm 52.5 in
Track: Rear
1308 mm 51.5 in
Length
4445 mm 175 in
Width
1667 mm 65.6 in
Height
1619 mm 63.7 in
Length:wheelbase ratio
1.58
Ground clearance
181 mm 7.1 in
Kerb weight
1472 kg 3245 lb
Fuel capacity
52.3 litres 11.5 UK Gal 13.8 US Gal
Bore
90.50 mm
Cylinders
S-4
Displacement
2.3 litre2286 cc(139.5 cu in)
Compression ratio
7.00:1
Fuel system
1 So carb
Maximum power(Net)
68.9 PS (68.0 bhp) (50.7 kW)@ 4250 rpm
Specific output
29.7 bhp/litre0.49 bhp/cu in
Maximum torque(Net)
168.0 Nm (124 ft?�·lb) (17.1 kgm)@ 2500 rpm
bmep
923.5 kPa (133.9 psi)
Specific torque
73.49 Nm/litre
Manufacturer
Rover
Main bearings
3
Coolant
Water
Bore/stroke ratio
1.02
Unitary capacity
571.5 cc/cylinder
Aspiration
Normal
Compressor type
N/A
Intercooler
None
Catalytic converter
N
Power-to-weight
46.2 bhp/ton
Engine location
Front
Engine alignment
Longitudinal
Drive
RWD
Steering
recirculating ball
Suspension
front I.CS.
Brakes F/R
Di/Dr-S
Transmission
4M
Top gear ratio
1.00
Final drive ratio
4.30
RAC rating
20.3
year
1959