(1953 model)
| Marque (make) | Rover | Issued from | 1953 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | P4-90 | Issued until | |
| Serie | P4 | 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 | 4530 mm / 178.3 in / 178.3 in | Total (curb) weight | 1486 kg / 3276 lb / 3276 lb |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1667 mm / 65.6 in / 65.6 in | Dry weight | |
| Height | 1619 mm / 63.7 in / 63.7 in | Load capacity | |
| Wheelbase | 2820 mm / 111.0 in / 111.0 in | Gross (max.) weight | |
| Track front | 1321 mm / 52.0 in / 52.0 in | Towing weight | |
| Track rear | 1308 mm / 51.5 in / 51.5 in | Weight distribution (front) | |
| Ground clearance | 181 mm / 7.1 in / 7.1 in | Fuel capacity | 52 l / 11.5 UK gal / 13.8 US gal |
| Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.61 |
| 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 | 105.0 mm / 4.13 in / 4.13 in |
| Fuel details | Bore/Stroke ratio | 0.7 | |
| Fuel supply | 1 SU carb | Engine displacement | 2638 cm3 / 161.0 cu in / 161.0 cu in |
| Engine Main bearings | 4 | Unitary capacity | 439.67 cm3/cylinder / 26.830 cu in/cylinder / 26.830 cu in/cylinder |
| Cam Design | OISE (overhead inlet, side exhaust valve) | Compression ratio | 7.5 : 1 |
| Sump | Max. output power | 69.4 kW / 94.4 hp / 94.4 hp at 4500 rpm / 4500 rpm / 4500 rpm | |
| Aspiration | natural | Max. torque | 187.0 Nm / 137.9 lbft / 137.9 lbft at 1750 rpm / 1750 rpm / 1750 rpm |
| Compressor type | N/A | Maximum rpm | |
| Intercooler | no | Max. net output | 68.4 kW / 93.0 bhp / 93.0 bhp |
| Coolant | water | Specific output | 35.3 kW/l / 0.786 bhp/cu in / 0.786 bhp/cu in |
| Catalytic converter | no | Specific torque | 70.89 Nm/l / 0.620 lbft/cu in / 0.620 lbft/cu in |
| Transmission type | manual with overdrive | Number of gears | 4 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | rear wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | 0.77 |
| Final gear (drive) ratio | 4.3 |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | Top (maximal) speed | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h) | Power-to-weight ratio | 62.58 kW/ton / 85.09 bhp/ton / 85.09 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 | recirculating ball | Steering details | |
| Turns lock-to-lock | 3.8 | Turning circle | 11.30 m / 37.07 ft / 37.07 ft |
| Suspension front | I.CS. | Suspension rear | LA.SE. |
| Wheels front | Wheels rear | ||
| Tyres front | Tyres rear | ||
| Brakes front | drum | Brakes rear | drum, servo-assisted |
| Brakes details | Braked area | ||
| Brake diameter front | Brake diameter rear |
Technical specifications and performance data of Rover P4-90
