







(1937 model)
| Marque (make) | Rover | Issued from | 1937 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | 20 | Issued until | |
| Serie | 20 | Number made | |
| Model family | Body construction | ||
| Model code | Body designation | ||
| Manufacturer | Rover | Country | UK |
| Base platform | Number of doors | 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodywork type | sedan (saloon) | Number of seats | 5 |
| Bodywork designer | Cargo capacity (volume) | ||
| Passenger space (volume) | Max. cargo capacity (volume) |
| Length | 4382 mm / 172.5 in / 172.5 in | Total (curb) weight | 1410 kg / 3109 lb / 3109 lb |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1575 mm / 62.0 in / 62.0 in | Dry weight | |
| Height | Load capacity | ||
| Wheelbase | 2921 mm / 115.0 in / 115.0 in | Gross (max.) weight | |
| Track front | 1321 mm / 52.0 in / 52.0 in | Towing weight | |
| Track rear | 1321 mm / 52.0 in / 52.0 in | Weight distribution (front) | |
| Ground clearance | 165 mm / 6.5 in / 6.5 in | Fuel capacity | 53 l / 11.7 UK gal / 14.1 US gal |
| Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.5 |
| Drag coefficient | Frontal Area | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Cx |
| Engine Code | Total number of cylinders | 6 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Type | straight (inline) | Total number of valves | 12 |
| Engine Manufacturer | Rover | Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Engine construction | Bore | 73.0 mm / 2.87 in / 2.87 in | |
| Fuel | petrol (gasoline) | Stroke | 100.0 mm / 3.94 in / 3.94 in |
| Fuel details | Bore/Stroke ratio | 0.73 | |
| Fuel supply | Engine displacement | 2512 cm3 / 153.3 cu in / 153.3 cu in | |
| Engine Main bearings | Unitary capacity | 418.67 cm3/cylinder / 25.549 cu in/cylinder / 25.549 cu in/cylinder | |
| Cam Design | OHV (overhead valve, I-head) | Compression ratio | |
| Sump | Max. output power | at | |
| Aspiration | natural | Max. torque | at |
| Compressor type | N/A | Maximum rpm | |
| Intercooler | no | Max. net output | |
| Coolant | water | Specific output | |
| Catalytic converter | no | Specific torque |
| Transmission type | manual | Number of gears | 4 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | rear wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | 1 |
| Final gear (drive) ratio | 4.7 |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | Top (maximal) speed | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h) | Power-to-weight ratio | ||
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h | Fuel consumption, City (urban) | ||
| Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h) | Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban) | ||
| Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in top | Fuel consumption, Mixed (combined) | ||
| 0-Quarter-mile time | Fuel consumption, Euro | ||
| 0-Kilometer time | CO2 emissions |
| Engine location | front | Engine alignment | longitudinal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | Steering details | ||
| Turns lock-to-lock | Turning circle | 12.20 m / 40.03 ft / 40.03 ft | |
| Suspension front | LA.SE. | Suspension rear | LA.SE. |
| Wheels front | Wheels rear | ||
| Tyres front | Tyres rear | ||
| Brakes front | drum | Brakes rear | drum |
| Brakes details | Braked area | ||
| Brake diameter front | Brake diameter rear |
Technical specifications and performance data of Rover 20