(1968 model)
| Marque (make) | Rover | Issued from | 1968 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | P6-3500 | Issued until | |
| Serie | P6 | Number made | |
| Model family | Body construction | ||
| Model code | Body designation | ||
| Manufacturer | Rover | Country | UK |
| Base platform | Number of doors | 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodywork type | sedan (saloon) | Number of seats | 5 |
| Bodywork designer | Cargo capacity (volume) | ||
| Passenger space (volume) | Max. cargo capacity (volume) |
| Length | 4566 mm / 179.8 in / 179.8 in | Total (curb) weight | 1272 kg / 2804 lb / 2804 lb |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1676 mm / 66.0 in / 66.0 in | Dry weight | |
| Height | 1416 mm / 55.7 in / 55.7 in | Load capacity | |
| Wheelbase | 2625 mm / 103.3 in / 103.3 in | Gross (max.) weight | |
| Track front | 1356 mm / 53.4 in / 53.4 in | Towing weight | |
| Track rear | 1314 mm / 51.7 in / 51.7 in | Weight distribution (front) | |
| Ground clearance | 155 mm / 6.1 in / 6.1 in | Fuel capacity | 68 l / 15.0 UK gal / 18.0 US gal |
| Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.74 |
| Drag coefficient | Frontal Area | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Cx |
| Engine Code | Total number of cylinders | 8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Type | V engine | Total number of valves | 16 |
| Engine Manufacturer | Rover/Buick | Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Engine construction | Bore | 88.9 mm / 3.50 in / 3.50 in | |
| Fuel | petrol (gasoline) | Stroke | 71.1 mm / 2.80 in / 2.80 in |
| Fuel details | Bore/Stroke ratio | 1.25 | |
| Fuel supply | 2 SU carbs | Engine displacement | 3532 cm3 / 215.5 cu in / 215.5 cu in |
| Engine Main bearings | 5 | Unitary capacity | 441.50 cm3/cylinder / 26.942 cu in/cylinder / 26.942 cu in/cylinder |
| Cam Design | OHV (overhead valve, I-head) | Compression ratio | 10.5 : 1 |
| Sump | Max. output power | 108.9 kW / 148.1 hp / 148.1 hp at 5000 rpm / 5000 rpm / 5000 rpm | |
| Aspiration | natural | Max. torque | 267.0 Nm / 196.9 lbft / 196.9 lbft at 2600 rpm / 2600 rpm / 2600 rpm |
| Compressor type | N/A | Maximum rpm | |
| Intercooler | no | Max. net output | 107.4 kW / 146.0 bhp / 146.0 bhp |
| Coolant | water | Specific output | 41.3 kW/l / 0.920 bhp/cu in / 0.920 bhp/cu in |
| Catalytic converter | no | Specific torque | 75.59 Nm/l / 0.661 lbft/cu in / 0.661 lbft/cu in |
| Transmission type | automatic | Number of gears | 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | rear wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | 1 |
| Final gear (drive) ratio | 3.08 |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | 7.70 s / 7.70 s / 7.70 s | Top (maximal) speed | 185 km/h / 115 mph / 115 mph |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h) | Power-to-weight ratio | 114.78 kW/ton / 156.06 bhp/ton / 156.06 bhp/ton | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h | Fuel consumption, City (urban) | ||
| Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h) | Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban) | ||
| Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in top | Fuel consumption, Mixed (combined) | ||
| 0-Quarter-mile time | Fuel consumption, Euro | ||
| 0-Kilometer time | CO2 emissions |
| Engine location | front | Engine alignment | longitudinal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | recirculating ball VR PAS | Steering details | |
| Turns lock-to-lock | 4.5 | Turning circle | 10.90 m / 35.76 ft / 35.76 ft |
| Suspension front | I.CS.ARB. | Suspension rear | LA.WL.CS. |
| Wheels front | Wheels rear | ||
| Tyres front | Tyres rear | ||
| Brakes front | disc | Brakes rear | disc, servo-assisted |
| Brakes details | Braked area | ||
| Brake diameter front | Brake diameter rear |
Technical specifications and performance data of Rover P6-3500
