Rover P4 - P4 90

P4 90

Rover P4 90

Production	1953–1959 35,903 produced
Body style	4-door saloon
Engine	2.6 L (160 cu in) Rover straight-6 Block Material - Cast iron Head Material - Aluminium alloy Cylinders - Six, in line Bore and Stroke - 73.025 mm (2.9 in) x 105 mm (4.1 in) Capacity - 2,638cc Compression Ratio - 6.73:1 (1955) 7.5:1 (1956)

At the same time as the four-cylinder version was introduced, the top-end P4 90 with a more-powerful 2.6 litres (160 cu in) six appeared. This engine produced 90 hp (67 kW) and could reach 90 mph (145 km/h). When it was replaced by the P4 100 in 1959, 35,903 had been produced, making it the most popular variant in the series.

Testing the Ninety in 1954 The Motor magazine recorded a top speed of 90.0 mph (144.8 km/h) and acceleration from 0–60 mph (97 km/h) of 18.9 seconds. A fuel consumption of 20.3 miles per imperial gallon (13.9 L/100 km; 16.9 mpg) was recorded. The test car cost £1297 including taxes.