(1972 model)
| Marque (make) | Rover | Issued from | 1972 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | 2000 SC | Issued until | |
| Serie | 2000 | 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 | 4554 mm / 179.3 in / 179.3 in | Total (curb) weight | 1212 kg / 2672 lb / 2672 lb |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1676 mm / 66.0 in / 66.0 in | Dry weight | |
| Height | 1403 mm / 55.2 in / 55.2 in | Load capacity | |
| Wheelbase | 2625 mm / 103.3 in / 103.3 in | Gross (max.) weight | |
| Track front | 1356 mm / 53.4 in / 53.4 in | Towing weight | |
| Track rear | 1334 mm / 52.5 in / 52.5 in | Weight distribution (front) | 53.7 % / 53.7 % / 53.7 % |
| Ground clearance | 152 mm / 6.0 in / 6.0 in | Fuel capacity | 54 l / 11.9 UK gal / 14.3 US gal |
| Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.73 |
| 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 | 85.7 mm / 3.37 in / 3.37 in | |
| Fuel | petrol (gasoline) | Stroke | 85.7 mm / 3.37 in / 3.37 in |
| Fuel details | Bore/Stroke ratio | 1 | |
| Fuel supply | 1 SU carb | Engine displacement | 1978 cm3 / 120.7 cu in / 120.7 cu in |
| Engine Main bearings | 5 | Unitary capacity | 494.50 cm3/cylinder / 30.176 cu in/cylinder / 30.176 cu in/cylinder |
| Cam Design | SOHC (single overhead camshaft) | Compression ratio | 9.0 : 1 |
| Sump | Max. output power | 67.9 kW / 92.3 hp / 92.3 hp at 5200 rpm / 5200 rpm / 5200 rpm | |
| Aspiration | natural | Max. torque | 150.0 Nm / 110.6 lbft / 110.6 lbft at 2750 rpm / 2750 rpm / 2750 rpm |
| Compressor type | N/A | Maximum rpm | |
| Intercooler | no | Max. net output | 66.9 kW / 91.0 bhp / 91.0 bhp |
| Coolant | water | Specific output | 46.0 kW/l / 1.025 bhp/cu in / 1.025 bhp/cu in |
| Catalytic converter | no | Specific torque | 75.83 Nm/l / 0.663 lbft/cu in / 0.663 lbft/cu in |
| Transmission type | manual | Number of gears | 4 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | rear wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | 1 |
| Final gear (drive) ratio | 3.54 |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | 10.10 s / 10.10 s / 10.10 s | Top (maximal) speed | 161 km/h / 100 mph / 100 mph |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h) | Power-to-weight ratio | 75.08 kW/ton / 102.08 bhp/ton / 102.08 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 & roller | Steering details | |
| Turns lock-to-lock | 3.8 | Turning circle | 10.80 m / 35.43 ft / 35.43 ft |
| Suspension front | I.CS.ARB. | Suspension rear | LA.WL.CS. |
| Wheels front | Wheels rear | ||
| Tyres front | Tyres rear | ||
| Brakes front | disc | Brakes rear | disc, servo-assisted |
| Brakes details | Braked area | ||
| Brake diameter front | Brake diameter rear |
Technical specifications and performance data of Rover 2000 SC
