Plus Four:

New plus fourThe new +4 was re-introduced as a model at the beginning of 2005. Excellent performance
(145BHP) and outstanding fuel economy make this a great addition to the
range. The new 2.0 Duratec engined car on the Roadster chassis is
currently selling like hot cakes! Anyone who owns an old Rover engined +4 or
a 4/4 ought to drive our demonstrator, it is stunning! The four-seater version of the +4 is due to go into production in 2006, please call for further information.

Engine:

2.0 litre 4 cylinder 16 valve
Bore and stroke     87.5 x 83.1mm
Engine capacity     1999cc
Max output EEC kw/hp/revs   106/145/6000
Max torque EEC     140/4500 lb-ft/rpm
Max torque\EEC     187/4500 Nm
Power to weight ratio    161 bhp/tonne
Torque to weight ratio    156 lb/ft/tonne

Transmission:

Mph/1000rpm (top gear)    25.1
Mph at 2500 ft/min piston speed   115.46
Final drive ratio     3.73
Indirect ratios
1st gear      3.61
2nd gear      2.08
3rd gear      1.36
4th gear      1.00
5th gear      0.76
Reverse      3.26
Overall 5th gear     2.85


Dimensions:

Length      4010mm
Width       1640mm
Height       1220mm

Fuel system:

Electronic fuel injection. Sealed evaporative control system through charcoal canister. Tubular stainless manifolds to stainless steel twin exhausts with catalysts.

Fuel:

Tank volume:     55/12 (ltrs/galls)
Consumption      mpg (1/100km)
Urban       27.7 (10.2)
Extra urban      50.5 (5.6)
Combined      38.75 (7.29)
CO2       171.68

Chassis:

Separate Z shaped section with 5 tubular or box section cross members.

Weight:

Kerb weight (depends on spec)   900kg
Ground clearance     100mm
Max total weight incl passenger / luggage 1400kg

Wheels:

Standard painted wire wheels   6.0 x 15
Tyres       195/60/15
Optional stainless steel wire wheels or alloys

Suspension:

Front Independent sliding pillar with coil springs and gas filled telescopic shock absorbers
Rear Semi-elliptic leaf springs with gas telescopic shock absorbers

Steering:

Turning circle     9.75/32 m/ft
Turns lock to lock     3 (rack and pinion)
Steering column  collapsible safety top section with combined lock
Steering wheel  15 standard
Clutch  single dry plate
Rear axle  tubular live axle with hypoid gears

Brakes:

Front  AP lockhead 4 pot Calipers, 28cm/11 disc brakes
Rear  23cm/9 drum
Operation Hydraulic dual circuit with servo assistance
Handbrake Sports fly off type

Performance:

0-62 mph      7.3 seconds
Top speed      120 mph