Type

4/5S SAL

Number of doors

4

Wheelbase

2477 mm 97.5 in

Track: Front

1107 mm 43.6 in

Track: Rear

1283 mm 50.5 in

Length

4255 mm 167.5 in

Width

1588 mm 62.5 in

Height

1543 mm 60.7 in

Length:wheelbase ratio

1.72

Ground clearance

168 mm 6.6 in

Kerb weight

1588 kg 3501 lb

Weight distribution(Front)

49.70 %

Fuel capacity

45.5 litres 10 UK Gal 12 US Gal

Frontal area

1.76 m2

Bore

81.00 mm

Cylinders

S-4

Displacement

2.3 litre2267 cc(138.341 cu in)

Compression ratio

6.45:1

Fuel system

1 St carb

Maximum power

71 PS (70.0 bhp) (52.2 kW)@ 4000 rpm

Specific output

30.9 bhp/litre0.51 bhp/cu in

Maximum torque

153.0 Nm (113 ft?�·lb) (15.6 kgm)@ 2400 rpm

bmep

848.1 kPa (123 psi)

Specific torque

67.49 Nm/litre

Manufacturer

Sunbeam-Talbot

Coolant

Water

Bore/stroke ratio

0.74

Unitary capacity

566.75 cc/cylinder

Aspiration

Normal

Compressor type

N/A

Intercooler

None

Catalytic converter

N

0-50 mph (80 km/h)

14.40 s

0-60 mph

20.80 s

Standing

22.20 s

Top speed

131 km/h (81 mph)

Power-to-weight

44.08 bhp/ton

Engine location

Front

Engine alignment

Longitudinal

Drive

RWD

Steering

recirculating ball

Turns lock-to-lock

3.600

Turning circle

11.10 m

Suspension

front I.CS.

Tyres: Front

5.50 x 16

Tyres: Rear

5.50 x 16

Brakes F/R

Dr/Dr

Transmission

4M

Top gear ratio

1.00

Final drive ratio

3.90

RAC rating

16.3

year

1952