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1972 Rover 2000 SC

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Build Start: 1972

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Specifications

General

Build Start: 1972
Model Variant: 2000

Dimensions

Track/tread (rear): 1334mm
Width: 1676mm
Ground clearance: 152mm
Kerb weight: 1212kg
Fuel Tank Capacity: 54.1litres
Wheelbase: 2625mm
Track/tread (front): 1356mm
Length: 4554mm
Height: 1403mm

Body Details

Body Type: 4/5 seater sedan/saloon

Engine Details

Gearbox: 4 speed manual
Final Drive Ratio: 3.54
Engine Manufacturer: Rover
Capacity: 2 litre (1978cc)
Bore/stroke ratio: 1
Compression Ratio: 9:1
Engine Coolant: Water
Aspiration: Normal
Engine Layout: longitudinal
Top Gear Ratio: 1
Engine Type: naturally aspirated petrol
Cylinders: Straight 4
Bore × Stroke: 85.7 × 85.7mm
Specific output(DIN): 46 bhp/litre0.75 bhp/cu in
Specific torque(DIN): 75.83 Nm/litre, 0.92 ft·lb/cu3
Crankshaft Bearings: 5
Catalytic converter: N
Engine Position: front

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Performance

maximum power output(DIN): 92 PS (91 bhp) (68 kW)at 5200 rpm
maximum torque(DIN): 150 Nm (111 ft·lb) (15.3 kgm)at 2750 rpm
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph): 10.1s
Maximum Speed: 161km/h
Weight-to-power ratio: 17.86kg/kW
Standing quarter-mile: 19.1 s
Power-to-weight ratio: 76.13 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
Drive Wheels: rear wheel drive

Fuel Consump.

Fuel system: 1 SU carb

Chassis & Geomtry

Front Suspension: I.CS.ARB.
Turns Lock-to-Lock: 3.800
Rear suspension: LA.WL.CS.
Length:Wheelbase Ratio: 1.73
Weight Distribution: 53.7% front
Turning Circle: 10.80 m

Brakes

Brakes F/R: Di/Di-S
bmep (brake mean effective pressure): 953kPa
Braked area: 2302 cm2

Other

RAC rating: 18.2
Valve Gear: single overhead camshaft (SOHC), 2 valves per cylinder, 8 valves in total
Unitary Capacity: 494.5cc
Number of doors: 4

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