1959 Rover 80 specifications

1959 Rover 80 data
 
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors4
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2819 mm 111 inches
Track/tread (front) 1334 mm 52.5 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1308 mm 51.5 inches
Length 4445 mm 175 inches
Width 1667 mm 65.6 inches
Height 1619 mm 63.7 inches
Ground clearance 181 mm 7.1 inches
length:wheelbase ratio 1.58
Kerb weight 1472 kg 3245 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 4
Capacity 2.3 litre
2286 cc
(139.5 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 90.5 × 88.9 mm
3.56 × 3.5 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.02
Valve gear overhead valve (OHV)
2 valves per cylinder
8 valves in total
maximum power output
(Net)
69 PS (68 bhp) (51 kW)
at 4250 rpm
maximum torque
(Net)
168 Nm (124 ft·lb) (17.1 kgm)
at 2500 rpm
Specific output
(Net)
22.2 kW/litre
30.2 ps/litre
29.7 bhp/litre
0.49 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(Net)
73.49 Nm/litre
0.89 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio 7:1
Fuel system 1 So carb
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 923.5 kPa (133.9 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings 3
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 571.5 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
46.84 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.05 PS/kg
34.45 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.03 kW/kg
46.2 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.05 bhp/kg
0.02 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
29.03 kg/kW
48.49 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
Front suspension I.CS.
Rear suspension LA.SE.
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front
Tyres rear
Brakes F/R Di/Dr-S
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox 4 speed manual
Top gear ratio 1
Final drive ratio 4.30
general
Carfolio.com ID47773
Production total
Model code
Model family P4
RAC rating 20.3
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1959 Rover 80 added before December 1995.
Last modified 2013-02-28.

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