(1977 model)
| Marque (make) | Rover | Issued from | 1977 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | 2300 5-Speed | Issued until | |
| Serie | 2300 | Number made | |
| Model family | Body construction | ||
| Model code | Body designation | ||
| Manufacturer | Rover | Country | UK |
| Base platform | Number of doors | 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodywork type | sedan (saloon) | Number of seats | 5 |
| Bodywork designer | Cargo capacity (volume) | ||
| Passenger space (volume) | Max. cargo capacity (volume) |
| Length | 4700 mm / 185.0 in / 185.0 in | Total (curb) weight | 1321 kg / 2912 lb / 2912 lb |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1830 mm / 72.0 in / 72.0 in | Dry weight | |
| Height | 1384 mm / 54.5 in / 54.5 in | Load capacity | |
| Wheelbase | 2814 mm / 110.8 in / 110.8 in | Gross (max.) weight | |
| Track front | 1500 mm / 59.1 in / 59.1 in | Towing weight | |
| Track rear | 1500 mm / 59.1 in / 59.1 in | Weight distribution (front) | |
| Ground clearance | Fuel capacity | 66 l / 14.5 UK gal / 17.4 US gal | |
| Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.67 |
| Drag coefficient | 0.4 | 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 | 81.0 mm / 3.19 in / 3.19 in | |
| Fuel | petrol (gasoline) | Stroke | 76.0 mm / 2.99 in / 2.99 in |
| Fuel details | Bore/Stroke ratio | 1.07 | |
| Fuel supply | 2 SU carbs | Engine displacement | 2350 cm3 / 143.4 cu in / 143.4 cu in |
| Engine Main bearings | Unitary capacity | 391.67 cm3/cylinder / 23.901 cu in/cylinder / 23.901 cu in/cylinder | |
| Cam Design | SOHC (single overhead camshaft) | Compression ratio | 9.2 : 1 |
| Sump | Max. output power | 91.7 kW / 124.7 hp / 124.7 hp at 5000 rpm / 5000 rpm / 5000 rpm | |
| Aspiration | natural | Max. torque | 182.0 Nm / 134.2 lbft / 134.2 lbft at 4000 rpm / 4000 rpm / 4000 rpm |
| Compressor type | N/A | Maximum rpm | |
| Intercooler | no | Max. net output | 90.5 kW / 123.0 bhp / 123.0 bhp |
| Coolant | water | Specific output | 52.3 kW/l / 1.165 bhp/cu in / 1.165 bhp/cu in |
| Catalytic converter | no | Specific torque | 77.45 Nm/l / 0.677 lbft/cu in / 0.677 lbft/cu in |
| Transmission type | manual | Number of gears | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | rear wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | 0.83 |
| Final gear (drive) ratio | 3.45 |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | Top (maximal) speed | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h) | Power-to-weight ratio | 93.11 kW/ton / 126.59 bhp/ton / 126.59 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 | rack & pinion | Steering details | |
| Turns lock-to-lock | Turning circle | ||
| Suspension front | I.MS.CS. | Suspension rear | LA.CS. |
| Wheels front | Wheels rear | ||
| Tyres front | Tyres rear | ||
| Brakes front | disc | Brakes rear | drum |
| Brakes details | Braked area | ||
| Brake diameter front | Brake diameter rear |
Technical specifications and performance data of Rover 2300 5-Speed
