Type
4/5S SAL
Number of doors
4
Wheelbase
2896 mm 114 in
Track: Front
1422 mm 56 in
Track: Rear
1448 mm 57 in
Length
4978 mm 196 in
Width
1791 mm 70.5 in
Height
1588 mm 62.5 in
Length:wheelbase ratio
1.72
Ground clearance
178 mm 7 in
Kerb weight
1857 kg 4094 lb
Weight distribution(Front)
51.10 %
Fuel capacity
81.8 litres 18 UK Gal 21.6 US Gal
Bore
82.55 mm
Cylinders
S-6
Displacement
3.5 litre3468 cc(211.63 cu in)
Sump
Wet sumped
Compression ratio
7.60:1
Fuel system
2 SU carburettors
Maximum power(gross)
138.9 PS (137.0 bhp) (102.2 kW)@ 4400 rpm
Specific output
39.5 bhp/litre0.65 bhp/cu in
Maximum torque(gross)
259.0 Nm (191 ft?�·lb) (26.4 kgm)@ 2000 rpm
bmep
938.5 kPa (136.1 psi)
Specific torque
74.68 Nm/litre
Manufacturer
Daimler
Coolant
Water
Bore/stroke ratio
0.76
Unitary capacity
578 cc/cylinder
Aspiration
Normal
Compressor type
N/A
Intercooler
None
Catalytic converter
N
0-50 mph (80 km/h)
12.30 s
0-60 mph
17.30 s
Standing
23.00 s
Top speed
158 km/h (98 mph)
Power-to-weight
73.77 bhp/ton
Engine location
Front
Engine alignment
Longitudinal
Drive
RWD
Turns lock-to-lock
4.250
Suspension
front I.CS.
Tyres: Front
6.50-16
Tyres: Rear
6.50-16
Brakes F/R
Dr/Dr-S
Brake ∅: Front
305 mm
Brake ∅: Rear
305 mm
Transmission
3A
Top gear ratio
1.00
Final drive ratio
3.92
RAC rating
25.4
year
1955