Rover 90 (1956-59)

The Car

Coming soon

The Specs

Below are the technical specifications and any performance numbers we could get.

Engine

Bore & Stroke 73.025mm x 105mm
Displacement
2638cc
Firing order
1,5,3,6,2,4
Oil pressure (hot)
55-65 lb./sq. in. at 30 mph

Fuel Supply

Carburetor
Single SU
Needle
SZ

Valving

Intake tappet clearance
0.008″ (hot)
Exhaust tappet clearance
0.012″ (hot)
Valve-timing indication E.P. mark on Flywheel, Exhaust valve fully open at 114° BTDC
Intake valve opens 9° BTDC

Ignition

Breaker gap 0.015″
Plug gap 0.029″ – 0.032″
Ignition timing indication
10° mark on flywheel
Ignition timing
10° BTDC

Clutch

Clutch type Single Dry Plate
Clutch linings Ferodo

Brakes

Brake type
Girling hydraulic servo-assisted
Brake linings

Wheel Alignment

Toe-In 0″ to 18“*
Camber 1° to 3°*
Caster angle 0° to 2° neg.*
King pin angle
2½° to 4½°*
* Note: In datum position. Must be checked with bottom suspension links parallel to the ground.