Specification

MK1 RS2000 Specification

Engine:

4 cylinder in-line. Cubic capacity 1993cc (121.6 cu in.). Bore 90.82 mm (3.58 ins). Stroke 76.95 mm (3.03 ins). Compression ratio 9.2:1. Power 100 PS DIN at 5750 rpm. DIN torque 107 lb/ft at 3750 rpm. Single overhead camshaft, belt-driven. Overhead valves. Five main bearing crankshaft. Alloy sump, bolted to clutch housing.

Engine Lubrication:

High efficiency mechanical pump. Full flow oil filter. Capacity of system 6.7 pints (3.8 litres) including filter.

Ignition:

12 volt system, ballast resister coil.

Fuel System:

Weber twin-choke 32/36 carburettor. Mechanical pump. Electrical fuel gauge. Tank capacity 9.0 gallons (41.0 litres).

Cooling System:

Thermostatically controlled electric fan. Pressurised system. Capacity of system 12.2 pints (6.9 litres).

Transmission:

Single selector rail shift, four speed synchromesh gearbox, cable operated diaphragm clutch, 8.5 ins diameter.

Gearbox ratios:

1st 3.65

2nd 1.97

3rd 1.37

4th 1.00

Reverse 3.66

Overall Ratios:

1st 12.92

2nd 6.974

3rd 4.85

4th 3.54

Reverse 12.96

Final Drive 3.54:1

18.7 mph per 1,000 rpm in top gear

Body

Two door, heavy duty Type 49 body. Monocoque construction, safety glass all round with laminated windscreen.

Dimensions:

Overall Length 156.8 ins

Overall Height 54.8 ins

Overall Width 61.8 ins

Wheelbase 94.5 ins

Front Track 51.0 ins

Rear Track 51.7 ins

Kerbweight: 2015 lbs (915 kgs)

Rear Axle:

Timken type axle. Semi-floating, hypoid final drive. Axle ratio 3.54:1. Located by two radius arms.

Front Suspension:

Independent, McPherson strut incorporating double-acting hydraulic telescopic shock absorbers, stabiliser bar.

Rear Suspension:

Live axle with semi-elliptic leaf springs. Double-acting hydraulic telescopic shock absorbers. Radius arms.

Brakes:

Dual-line braking system.

Front - disc brakes, diameter 9.625 ins (24.45 cms), swept area 191 sq ins (1230.0 sq cms). Direct acting vacuum servo assistance.

Rear - drum brakes, diameter 8.0 ins (20.32 cms), swept area 75.4 sq ins (486.5 sq cms). Direct acting vacuum servo assistance.

Steering:

Rack and pinion. Turning circle (kerb) 29.7 feet (9.054 m).

Wheels and Tyres:

Steel sports road wheels, two tone paint, 4 stud fixing, 5½ inch rim width, diameter 13 ins, 165 SR 13 radial ply tubeless tyres.

Electrical Equipment:

12 volt, 58 amp/hour battery. Sealed beam 55/55 watt quartz halogen headlamps. 35 amp alternator. Pre-engaged starter motor. Fully fused system.

Performance:

Top Speed MPH KPH

4th 110.0 177.0

3rd 85.4 139.0

2nd 60.0 96.5

1st 32.0 51.4

Acceleration: 0-60 mph in 9.0 seconds

Touring Fuel Consumption: 33 mpg