





(1949 model)
| Marque (make) | Rover | Issued from | 1949 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | 60 6 Light Saloon | Issued until | |
| Serie | 60 | 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 | 4350 mm / 171.3 in / 171.3 in | Total (curb) weight | 1346 kg / 2967 lb / 2967 lb |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1600 mm / 63.0 in / 63.0 in | Dry weight | |
| Height | 1651 mm / 65.0 in / 65.0 in | Load capacity | |
| Wheelbase | 2807 mm / 110.5 in / 110.5 in | Gross (max.) weight | |
| Track front | 1300 mm / 51.2 in / 51.2 in | Towing weight | |
| Track rear | 1397 mm / 55.0 in / 55.0 in | Weight distribution (front) | |
| Ground clearance | 194 mm / 7.6 in / 7.6 in | Fuel capacity | 51 l / 11.2 UK gal / 13.5 US gal |
| Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.55 |
| Drag coefficient | Frontal Area | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Cx |
| Engine Code | Total number of cylinders | 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Type | straight (inline) | Total number of valves | 8 |
| Engine Manufacturer | Rover | Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Engine construction | Bore | 69.5 mm / 2.74 in / 2.74 in | |
| Fuel | petrol (gasoline) | Stroke | 105.0 mm / 4.13 in / 4.13 in |
| Fuel details | Bore/Stroke ratio | 0.66 | |
| Fuel supply | 1 carburettor | Engine displacement | 1595 cm3 / 97.3 cu in / 97.3 cu in |
| Engine Main bearings | 3 | Unitary capacity | 398.75 cm3/cylinder / 24.333 cu in/cylinder / 24.333 cu in/cylinder |
| Cam Design | OISE (overhead inlet, side exhaust valve) | Compression ratio | 7.1 : 1 |
| Sump | wet | Max. output power | 44.7 kW / 60.8 hp / 60.8 hp at |
| Aspiration | natural | Max. torque | at |
| Compressor type | N/A | Maximum rpm | |
| Intercooler | no | Max. net output | 44.1 kW / 60.0 bhp / 60.0 bhp |
| Coolant | water | Specific output | 37.6 kW/l / 0.838 bhp/cu in / 0.838 bhp/cu in |
| 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 | 44.58 kW/ton / 60.61 bhp/ton / 60.61 bhp/ton | |
| 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 | worm & nut | Steering details | |
| Turns lock-to-lock | Turning circle | ||
| Suspension front | I. | Suspension rear | LA.SE. |
| Wheels front | Wheels rear | ||
| Tyres front | 5.25 x 17 | Tyres rear | 5.25 x 17 |
| Brakes front | drum | Brakes rear | drum |
| Brakes details | Braked area | ||
| Brake diameter front | Brake diameter rear |
Technical specifications and performance data of Rover 60 6 Light Saloon