1949 Rover 75 specifications

1949 Rover 75 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 1619 mm 63.7 inches
Ground clearance 181 mm 7.1 inches
length:wheelbase ratio 1.61
Kerb weight 1451 kg 3199 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 2.1 litre
2103 cc
(128.333 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 65.2 × 105 mm
2.57 × 4.13 in
Bore/stroke ratio 0.62
Valve gear overhead inlet, side exhaust (oise)
2 valves per cylinder
12 valves in total
maximum power output 76 PS (75 bhp) (56 kW)
at 4200 rpm
maximum torque 150 Nm (111 ft·lb) (15.3 kgm)
at 2500 rpm
Specific output 26.6 kW/litre
36.2 ps/litre
35.7 bhp/litre
0.58 bhp/cu in
Specific torque 71.33 Nm/litre
0.86 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio 7.25:1
Fuel system 2 SU carbs
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 896.3 kPa (130 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings 4
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 350.5 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph) 15.1 s
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile 22 s
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed 137 km/h (85 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
52.41 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.05 PS/kg
38.54 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.04 kW/kg
51.69 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.05 bhp/kg
0.02 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
25.94 kg/kW
43.34 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
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 1176 cm2
Gearbox 4 speed manual
Top gear ratio 1
Final drive ratio 4.30
general
Carfolio.com ID47718
Production total
Model code
Model family P4
RAC rating 15.8
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1949 Rover 75 added before December 1995.
Last modified 2013-02-28.

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