Type
4/5S SAL
Number of doors
4
Wheelbase
3150 mm 124 in
Track: Front
1511 mm 59.5 in
Track: Rear
1410 mm 55.5 in
Length
5271 mm 207.5 in
Width
1956 mm 77 in
Height
1524 mm 60 in
Length:wheelbase ratio
1.67
Ground clearance
203 mm 8 in
Kerb weight
1746 kg 3849 lb
Fuel capacity
75 litres 16.5 UK Gal 19.8 US Gal
Bore
76.20 mm
Cylinders
S-8
Displacement
4.2 litre4170 cc(254.469 cu in)
Compression ratio
6.50:1
Fuel system
1 Carter carburettor
Maximum power
129.8 PS (128.0 bhp) (95.4 kW)@ 4000 rpm
Specific output
30.7 bhp/litre0.5 bhp/cu in
Maximum torque
269.0 Nm (198 ft?�·lb) (27.4 kgm)@ 1600 rpm
bmep
810.6 kPa (117.6 psi)
Specific torque
64.51 Nm/litre
Coolant
Water
Bore/stroke ratio
0.67
Unitary capacity
521.25 cc/cylinder
Aspiration
Normal
Compressor type
N/A
Intercooler
None
Catalytic converter
N
0-50 mph (80 km/h)
11.50 s
0-60 mph
18.40 s
Top speed
146 km/h (91 mph)
Power-to-weight
73.31 bhp/ton
Engine location
Front
Engine alignment
Longitudinal
Drive
RWD
Steering
worm & roller
Turns lock-to-lock
5.750
Suspension
front
Tyres: Front
7.60 x 15
Tyres: Rear
7.60 x 15
Brakes F/R
Dr/Dr
Transmission
3A
RAC rating
28.8
year
1949