| Marque (make) | Rover | Issued from | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | 3½-Litre | Issued until | |
| Serie | 3.5-Litre | 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 | 4737 mm / 186.5 in / 186.5 in | Total (curb) weight | 1587 kg / 3499 lb / 3499 lb |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1778 mm / 70.0 in / 70.0 in | Dry weight | |
| Height | 1550 mm / 61.0 in / 61.0 in | Load capacity | |
| Wheelbase | 2807 mm / 110.5 in / 110.5 in | Gross (max.) weight | |
| Track front | 1429 mm / 56.3 in / 56.3 in | Towing weight | |
| Track rear | 1441 mm / 56.7 in / 56.7 in | Weight distribution (front) | |
| Ground clearance | Fuel capacity | ||
| Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.69 |
| 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 | 111.9 kW / 152.1 hp / 152.1 hp at 5000 rpm / 5000 rpm / 5000 rpm | |
| Aspiration | natural | Max. torque | 273.0 Nm / 201.4 lbft / 201.4 lbft at 2750 rpm / 2750 rpm / 2750 rpm |
| Compressor type | N/A | Maximum rpm | |
| Intercooler | no | Max. net output | 110.3 kW / 150.0 bhp / 150.0 bhp |
| Coolant | water | Specific output | 42.5 kW/l / 0.947 bhp/cu in / 0.947 bhp/cu in |
| Catalytic converter | no | Specific torque | 77.29 Nm/l / 0.676 lbft/cu in / 0.676 lbft/cu in |
| Transmission type | Number of gears | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | rear wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | 1 |
| Final gear (drive) ratio | 3.54 |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | Top (maximal) speed | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h) | Power-to-weight ratio | 94.52 kW/ton / 128.51 bhp/ton / 128.51 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 | Steering details | ||
| Turns lock-to-lock | Turning circle | ||
| Suspension front | Suspension rear | ||
| Wheels front | Wheels rear | ||
| Tyres front | Tyres rear | ||
| Brakes front | Brakes rear | ||
| Brakes details | Braked area | ||
| Brake diameter front | Brake diameter rear |
Technical specifications and performance data of Rover 3½-Litre
