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

1486 kg 3276 lb

Fuel capacity

52.3 litres 11.5 UK Gal 13.8 US Gal

Bore

73.00 mm

Cylinders

S-6

Displacement

2.6 litre2638 cc(160.981 cu in)

Compression ratio

7.50:1

Fuel system

1 SU carb

Maximum power(Gross)

94.3 PS (93.0 bhp) (69.4 kW)@ 4500 rpm

Specific output

35.3 bhp/litre0.58 bhp/cu in

Maximum torque(Gross)

187.0 Nm (138 ft?�·lb) (19.1 kgm)@ 1750 rpm

bmep

890.8 kPa (129.2 psi)

Specific torque

70.89 Nm/litre

Manufacturer

Rover

Main bearings

4

Coolant

Water

Bore/stroke ratio

0.7

Unitary capacity

439.67 cc/cylinder

Aspiration

Normal

Compressor type

N/A

Intercooler

None

Catalytic converter

N

Power-to-weight

62.58 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-S

Transmission

4OD

Top gear ratio

0.77

Final drive ratio

4.30

RAC rating

19.8

year

1953