(1994 model)
| Marque (make) | Rover | Issued from | 1994 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | Vitesse Sport | Issued until | |
| Serie | Vitesse | 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 | 4880 mm / 192.1 in / 192.1 in | Total (curb) weight | 1475 kg / 3252 lb / 3252 lb |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1950 mm / 76.8 in / 76.8 in | Dry weight | |
| Height | 1390 mm / 54.7 in / 54.7 in | Load capacity | |
| Wheelbase | 2770 mm / 109.1 in / 109.1 in | Gross (max.) weight | |
| Track front | 1483 mm / 58.4 in / 58.4 in | Towing weight | |
| Track rear | 1450 mm / 57.1 in / 57.1 in | Weight distribution (front) | 59.0 % / 59.0 % / 59.0 % |
| Ground clearance | Fuel capacity | 68 l / 15.0 UK gal / 18.0 US gal | |
| Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.76 |
| Drag coefficient | 0.31 | Frontal Area | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cx |
| Engine Code | Total number of cylinders | 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Type | straight (inline) | Total number of valves | 16 |
| Engine Manufacturer | Rover | Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Engine construction | Bore | 84.5 mm / 3.33 in / 3.33 in | |
| Fuel | petrol (gasoline) | Stroke | 89.0 mm / 3.50 in / 3.50 in |
| Fuel details | Bore/Stroke ratio | 0.95 | |
| Fuel supply | Engine displacement | 1994 cm3 / 121.7 cu in / 121.7 cu in | |
| Engine Main bearings | Unitary capacity | 498.50 cm3/cylinder / 30.420 cu in/cylinder / 30.420 cu in/cylinder | |
| Cam Design | DOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam) | Compression ratio | 8.5 : 1 |
| Sump | Max. output power | 146.9 kW / 199.7 hp / 199.7 hp at 6000 rpm / 6000 rpm / 6000 rpm | |
| Aspiration | turbocharged | Max. torque | 240.0 Nm / 177.0 lbft / 177.0 lbft at 2100 rpm / 2100 rpm / 2100 rpm |
| Compressor type | Garrett | Maximum rpm | |
| Intercooler | Max. net output | 144.9 kW / 197.0 bhp / 197.0 bhp | |
| Coolant | water | Specific output | 98.8 kW/l / 2.201 bhp/cu in / 2.201 bhp/cu in |
| Catalytic converter | yes | Specific torque | 120.36 Nm/l / 1.053 lbft/cu in / 1.053 lbft/cu in |
| Transmission type | manual | Number of gears | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | front wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | 0.74 |
| Final gear (drive) ratio | 4.2 |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | 5.50 s / 5.50 s / 5.50 s | Top (maximal) speed | 229 km/h / 142 mph / 142 mph |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h) | 7.30 s / 7.30 s / 7.30 s | Power-to-weight ratio | 133.56 kW/ton / 181.59 bhp/ton / 181.59 bhp/ton |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h | Fuel consumption, City (urban) | ||
| Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h) | 19.70 s / 19.70 s / 19.70 s | Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban) | |
| Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in top | Fuel consumption, Mixed (combined) | ||
| 0-Quarter-mile time | 15.80 s / 15.80 s / 15.80 s (top 90 km/h / 56 mph / 56 mph) | Fuel consumption, Euro | |
| 0-Kilometer time | 28.60 s / 28.60 s / 28.60 s | CO2 emissions |
| Engine location | front | Engine alignment | transverse |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | rack & pinion PAS | Steering details | |
| Turns lock-to-lock | 3.2 | Turning circle | 11.30 m / 37.07 ft / 37.07 ft |
| Suspension front | I.DW.CS.ARB. | Suspension rear | I.MS.CS.TA.ARB. |
| Wheels front | Wheels rear | ||
| Tyres front | 215/45 ZR 17 | Tyres rear | 215/45 ZR 17 |
| Brakes front | ventilated disc | Brakes rear | disc, servo-assisted, ABS (anti-lock braking system) |
| Brakes details | Braked area | ||
| Brake diameter front | Brake diameter rear |
Technical specifications and performance data of Rover Vitesse Sport
