(1959 model)
| Marque (make) | Rover | Issued from | 1959 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | P4-80 | Issued until | |
| Serie | P4 | Number made | |
| Model family | Body construction | ||
| Model code | Body designation | ||
| Manufacturer | Rover | Country | UK |
| Base platform | Number of doors | 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodywork type | sedan (saloon) | Number of seats | 5 |
| Bodywork designer | Cargo capacity (volume) | ||
| Max. cargo capacity (volume) |
| Length | 4445 mm / 175.0 in / 175.0 in | Ground clearance | 181 mm / 7.1 in / 7.1 in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1667 mm / 65.6 in / 65.6 in | Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.58 |
| Height | 1619 mm / 63.7 in / 63.7 in | Total (curb) weight | 1472 kg / 3245 lb / 3245 lb |
| Wheelbase | 2819 mm / 111.0 in / 111.0 in | Dry weight | |
| Track front | 1334 mm / 52.5 in / 52.5 in | Weight distribution (front) | |
| Track rear | 1308 mm / 51.5 in / 51.5 in | Fuel capacity | 52 l / 11.5 UK gal / 13.8 US gal |
| Drag coefficient | Frontal Area | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Cx |
| Engine Code | Total number of cylinders | 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Type | straight (inline) | Total number of valves | 8 |
| Engine Manufacturer | Rover | Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Engine construction | Bore | 90.5 mm / 3.56 in / 3.56 in | |
| Fuel | petrol (gasoline) | Stroke | 88.9 mm / 3.50 in / 3.50 in |
| Fuel supply | Bore/Stroke ratio | 1.02 | |
| Engine Main bearings | 3 | Engine displacement | 2286 cm3 / 139.5 cu in / 139.5 cu in |
| Cam Design | OHV (overhead valve, I-head) | Unitary capacity | 571.50 cm3/cylinder / 34.875 cu in/cylinder / 34.875 cu in/cylinder |
| Sump | Compression ratio | 7.0 : 1 | |
| Aspiration | natural | Max. output power | 50.7 kW / 68.9 hp / 68.9 hp at 4250 rpm / 4250 rpm / 4250 rpm |
| Compressor type | N/A | Max. torque | 168.0 Nm / 123.9 lbft / 123.9 lbft at 2500 rpm / 2500 rpm / 2500 rpm |
| Intercooler | none | Maximum rpm | |
| Coolant | water | Max. net output | 50.0 kW / 68.0 bhp / 68.0 bhp |
| Catalytic converter | no | Specific output | 29.7 kW/l / 0.662 bhp/cu in / 0.662 bhp/cu in |
| Specific torque | 73.49 Nm/l / 0.643 lbft/cu in / 0.643 lbft/cu in |
| Transmission type | manual | Number of gears | 4 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | rear wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | 1.00 |
| Final gear (drive) ratio | 4.30 |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | Top (maximal) speed | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h) | Power-to-weight ratio | 46.20 kW/ton / 62.81 bhp/ton / 62.81 bhp/ton | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h | Fuel consumption, City (urban) | ||
| Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h) | Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban) | ||
| Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in top | Fuel consumption, Mixed (combined) | ||
| 0-Quarter-mile time | Fuel consumption, Euro | ||
| 0-Kilometer time | CO2 emissions |
| Engine location | front | Engine alignment | longitudinal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | recirculating ball | ||
| Turns lock-to-lock | Turning circle | ||
| Suspension front | I.CS. | Suspension rear | LA.SE. |
| Wheels front | Wheels rear | ||
| Tyres front | Tyres rear | ||
| Brakes front | disc | Brakes rear | drum, servo-assisted |
| Brake diameter front | Brake diameter rear | ||
| Braked area |
Technical specifications and performance data of Rover P4-80
