Rover P4 90

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Rover P4 90 - key facts

Rover P4 90 Specifications
Production	35,903
From	1953
Until	1959
Bodywork
Body Style	Saloon
Dimensions
Length	14ft 10in	4.55m
Width	5ft 53/4in	1.67m
Wheelbase	9ft 2in	2.82m
Front Track	4ft 3in	1.32m
Rear Track	4ft 3in	1.32m
Kerb Weight	3200lb/1.429ton	1451kg
Engine
Engine displacement	2638cc	161cu in
Bore	2.87in	73mm
Stroke	4in	105mm
Cylinders	6
Cylinder Layout	Inline
Valve operation	Inlet over exhaust
Compression ratio	6.7:1
Power Output	90bhp @ 4500rpm	89PS @ 4500rpm
Specific Output	34bhp/litre	0.56bhp/cu in
Torque Output	130lbft @ 1500rpm	176Nm @ 1500rpm
Specific Torque	67Nm/litre
Fuel Type	Petrol
Fuel system	Single Carburettor
Carburettor make	SU
Performance
Power to weight	63bhp/ton
Acceleration 0-50mph	13.6 seconds
Standing Qtr mile	21.1 seconds
Top speed	91mph	146km/h
Fuel consumption	20mpg	9km/l
Chassis
Engine location	Front
Engine alignment	Longitudinal
Driven wheels	Rear
Front Suspension	Independent Coil Spring
Rear Suspension	Beam axle half eliptic leaf
Brakes	Drums front and rear
Gearbox type	4 speed Manual with Overdrive option
Number of gears	4