1972 Rover 2000 SC specifications

1972 Rover 2000 SC data
 
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors4
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2625 mm 103.3 inches
Track/tread (front) 1356 mm 53.4 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1334 mm 52.5 inches
Length 4554 mm 179.3 inches
Width 1676 mm 66 inches
Height 1403 mm 55.2 inches
Ground clearance 152 mm 6 inches
length:wheelbase ratio 1.73
Kerb weight 1212 kg 2672 lb
Weight distribution 53.7% front
fuel tank capacity 54.1 litres 11.9 [14.3] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer Rover
Engine code
Cylinders Straight 4
Capacity 2 litre
1978 cc
(120.705 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 85.7 × 85.7 mm
3.37 × 3.37 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1
Valve gear single overhead camshaft (SOHC)
2 valves per cylinder
8 valves in total
maximum power output
(DIN)
92 PS (91 bhp) (68 kW)
at 5200 rpm
maximum torque
(DIN)
150 Nm (111 ft·lb) (15.3 kgm)
at 2750 rpm
Specific output
(DIN)
34.3 kW/litre
46.6 ps/litre
46 bhp/litre
0.75 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(DIN)
75.83 Nm/litre
0.92 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio 9:1
Fuel system 1 SU carb
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 953 kPa (138.2 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings 5
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 494.5 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph) 10.1 s
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile 19.1 s
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed 161 km/h (100 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
76.13 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.08 PS/kg
55.99 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.06 kW/kg
75.08 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.08 bhp/kg
0.03 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
17.86 kg/kW
29.83 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 10.80 m
Front suspension I.CS.ARB.
Rear suspension LA.WL.CS.
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front
Tyres rear
Brakes F/R Di/Di-S
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area 2302 cm2
Gearbox 4 speed manual
Top gear ratio 1
Final drive ratio 3.54
general
Carfolio.com ID47828
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 18.2
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1972 Rover 2000 SC added before December 1995.
Last modified 2013-02-28.

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