(1984 model)
| Marque (make) | Rover | Issued from | 1984 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | Vitesse | Issued until | |
| Serie | Vitesse | Number made | |
| Model family | Body construction | ||
| Model code | Body designation | ||
| Manufacturer | Rover | Country | UK |
| Base platform | Number of doors | 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodywork type | sedan (saloon) | Number of seats | 5 |
| Bodywork designer | Cargo capacity (volume) | ||
| Passenger space (volume) | Max. cargo capacity (volume) |
| Length | 4730 mm / 186.2 in / 186.2 in | Total (curb) weight | 1440 kg / 3175 lb / 3175 lb |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1770 mm / 69.7 in / 69.7 in | Dry weight | |
| Height | 1360 mm / 53.5 in / 53.5 in | Load capacity | |
| Wheelbase | 2810 mm / 110.6 in / 110.6 in | Gross (max.) weight | |
| Track front | 1510 mm / 59.4 in / 59.4 in | Towing weight | |
| Track rear | 1510 mm / 59.4 in / 59.4 in | Weight distribution (front) | |
| Ground clearance | Fuel capacity | ||
| Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.68 |
| Drag coefficient | 0.36 | Frontal Area | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cx |
| Engine Code | Total number of cylinders | 8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Type | V engine (90.0° vee) | Total number of valves | 16 |
| Engine Manufacturer | Rover/Buick | Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Engine construction | light alloy block & head | 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 | Lu L-Jet fuel inj. | 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 | 9.7 : 1 |
| Sump | Max. output power | 139.4 kW / 189.5 hp / 189.5 hp at 5280 rpm / 5280 rpm / 5280 rpm | |
| Aspiration | natural | Max. torque | 298.0 Nm / 219.8 lbft / 219.8 lbft at 4000 rpm / 4000 rpm / 4000 rpm |
| Compressor type | N/A | Maximum rpm | 5500 rpm / 5500 rpm / 5500 rpm |
| Intercooler | no | Max. net output | 137.5 kW / 186.9 bhp / 186.9 bhp |
| Coolant | water | Specific output | 52.9 kW/l / 1.179 bhp/cu in / 1.179 bhp/cu in |
| Catalytic converter | no | Specific torque | 84.37 Nm/l / 0.738 lbft/cu in / 0.738 lbft/cu in |
| Transmission type | manual | Number of gears | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | rear wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | 0.79 |
| Final gear (drive) ratio | 3.08 |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | Top (maximal) speed | 217 km/h / 135 mph / 135 mph | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h) | 7.10 s / 7.10 s / 7.10 s | Power-to-weight ratio | 129.86 kW/ton / 176.56 bhp/ton / 176.56 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 | rack & pinion PAS | Steering details | |
| Turns lock-to-lock | 2.75 | Turning circle | |
| Suspension front | I.MS.CS.ARB. | Suspension rear | LA.CS.WL. |
| Wheels front | 6.5 x 15 | Wheels rear | 6.5 x 15 |
| Tyres front | 205/60 VR 15 | Tyres rear | 205/60 VR 15 |
| Brakes front | ventilated disc | Brakes rear | drum, servo-assisted |
| Brakes details | Braked area | ||
| Brake diameter front | 258 mm / 10.2 in / 10.2 in | Brake diameter rear | 230 mm / 9.1 in / 9.1 in |
Technical specifications and performance data of Rover Vitesse
