Type
4/5S SAL
Wheelbase
2591 mm 102 in
Track: Front
1289 mm 50.7 in
Track: Rear
1295 mm 51 in
Length
4394 mm 173 in
Width
1549 mm 61 in
Height
1524 mm 60 in
Length:wheelbase ratio
1.7
Kerb weight
1118 kg 2465 lb
Bore
73.02 mm
Cylinders
S-4
Displacement
1.5 litre1489 cc(90.864 cu in)
Compression ratio
8.30:1
Fuel system
1 SU carb
Maximum power
52.7 PS (52.0 bhp) (38.8 kW)@ 4500 rpm
Specific output
34.9 bhp/litre0.57 bhp/cu in
Maximum torque
106.0 Nm (78 ft?�·lb) (10.8 kgm)
bmep
894.6 kPa (129.7 psi)
Specific torque
71.19 Nm/litre
Manufacturer
BMC
Coolant
Water
Bore/stroke ratio
0.82
Unitary capacity
372.25 cc/cylinder
Aspiration
Normal
Compressor type
N/A
Intercooler
None
0-50 mph (80 km/h)
17.20 s
0-100 mph
-1.00 s
Standing
23.90 s
Top speed
125 km/h (78 mph)
Power-to-weight
46.51 bhp/ton
Engine location
Front
Engine alignment
Longitudinal
Drive
RWD
Suspension
front I.CS.
Transmission
4M
Top gear ratio
1.00
Final drive ratio
4.87
RAC rating
13.2
year
1956