1956 Rover 105S specifications

1956 Rover 105S data
 
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors4
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2819 mm 111 inches
Track/tread (front) 1321 mm 52 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1308 mm 51.5 inches
Length 4528 mm 178.3 inches
Width 1667 mm 65.6 inches
Height 1314 mm 51.7 inches
Ground clearance 181 mm 7.1 inches
length:wheelbase ratio 1.61
Kerb weight 1448 kg 3192 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 52.3 litres 11.5 [13.8] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer Rover
Engine code
Cylinders Straight 6
Capacity 2.6 litre
2638 cc
(160.981 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 73.03 × 105 mm
2.88 × 4.13 in
Bore/stroke ratio 0.7
Valve gear overhead inlet, side exhaust (oise)
2 valves per cylinder
12 valves in total
maximum power output
(Gross)
110 PS (108 bhp) (81 kW)
at 4250 rpm
maximum torque
(Gross)
206 Nm (152 ft·lb) (21 kgm)
at 2500 rpm
Specific output
(Gross)
30.5 kW/litre
41.5 ps/litre
40.9 bhp/litre
0.67 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(Gross)
78.09 Nm/litre
0.94 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio 8.5:1
Fuel system 2 SU carbs
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 981.3 kPa (142.3 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 439.67 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph) 11.9 s
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile 20.4 s
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed 153 km/h (95 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
75.62 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.08 PS/kg
55.62 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.06 kW/kg
74.59 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.07 bhp/kg
0.03 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
17.98 kg/kW
30.03 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km
km/litre
UK MPG
US MPG
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carfolio Calculated CO2 ?
VED band (UK)
CO2 Effizienz (DE)
chassis
Engine position front
Engine layout longitudinal
Drive wheels rear wheel drive  
Torque split N/A
Steering
turns lock-to-lock 3.800
Turning circle 11.30 m
Front suspension I.CS.
Rear suspension LA.SE.
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front
Tyres rear
Brakes F/R Dr/Dr-S
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area 2226 cm2
Gearbox 4 speed manual
Top gear ratio 0.77
Final drive ratio 4.30
general
Carfolio.com ID27797
Production total
Model code
Model family P4
RAC rating 19.8
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1956 Rover 105S added before December 1995.
Last modified 2013-03-04.

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