1954 Rover 75 specifications

1954 Rover 75 data
 
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors4
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2820 mm 111 inches
Track/tread (front) 1321 mm 52 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1308 mm 51.5 inches
Length 4530 mm 178.3 inches
Width 1667 mm 65.6 inches
Height 1619 mm 63.7 inches
Ground clearance 181 mm 7.1 inches
length:wheelbase ratio 1.61
Kerb weight 1484 kg 3272 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 2.2 litre
2230 cc
(136.083 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 73 × 88.9 mm
2.87 × 3.5 in
Bore/stroke ratio 0.82
Valve gear overhead inlet, side exhaust (oise)
2 valves per cylinder
12 valves in total
maximum power output
(Gross)
81 PS (80 bhp) (60 kW)
at 4500 rpm
maximum torque
(Gross)
153 Nm (113 ft·lb) (15.6 kgm)
at 1750 rpm
Specific output
(Gross)
26.8 kW/litre
36.4 ps/litre
35.9 bhp/litre
0.59 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(Gross)
68.61 Nm/litre
0.83 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio 7.2:1
Fuel system 1 SU carb
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 862.2 kPa (125 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings 4
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 371.67 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
54.66 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.05 PS/kg
40.2 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.04 kW/kg
53.91 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.05 bhp/kg
0.02 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
24.88 kg/kW
41.55 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
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area 2226 cm2
Gearbox 4 speed manual
Top gear ratio 0.77
Final drive ratio 4.70
general
Carfolio.com ID27775
Production total
Model code
Model family P4
RAC rating 19.8
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1954 Rover 75 added before December 1995.
Last modified 2013-02-28.

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