1962 Rover 3-Litre specifications

1962 Rover 3-Litre data
 
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors4
DesignerDavid Bache
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2807 mm 110.5 inches
Track/tread (front) 1403 mm 55.2 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1422 mm 56 inches
Length 4737 mm 186.5 inches
Width 1778 mm 70 inches
Height 1505 mm 59.3 inches
Ground clearance 165 mm 6.5 inches
length:wheelbase ratio 1.69
Kerb weight 1651 kg 3640 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 63.6 litres 14 [16.8] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer Rover
Engine code
Cylinders Straight 6
Capacity 3 litre
2995 cc
(182.766 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 77.8 × 105 mm
3.06 × 4.13 in
Bore/stroke ratio 0.74
Valve gear overhead inlet, side exhaust (oise)
2 valves per cylinder
12 valves in total
maximum power output
(Net)
123 PS (121 bhp) (90 kW)
at 5000 rpm
maximum torque
(Net)
217 Nm (160 ft·lb) (22.1 kgm)
at 1750 rpm
Specific output
(Net)
30.1 kW/litre
41 ps/litre
40.4 bhp/litre
0.66 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(Net)
72.45 Nm/litre
0.88 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication wet sumped
compression ratio 8.75:1
Fuel system 1 SU carburettor
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 910.5 kPa (132.1 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 499.17 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph) 10.1 s
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile 19.8 s
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed 174 km/h (108 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
74.31 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.07 PS/kg
54.65 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.05 kW/kg
73.29 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.07 bhp/kg
0.03 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
18.3 kg/kW
30.56 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km
km/litre
UK MPG
US MPG
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carfolio Calculated CO2 ?
VED band (UK)
CO2 Effizienz (DE)
chassis
Engine position front
Engine layout longitudinal
Drive wheels rear wheel drive  
Torque split N/A
Steering
turns lock-to-lock 4.300
Turning circle 12.20 m
Front suspension I.CS.
Rear suspension LA.SE.
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front 6.70-15
Tyres rear 6.70-15
Brakes F/R Di/Dr-S
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area 2684 cm2
Gearbox 4 speed manual
Top gear ratio 1
Final drive ratio 4.30
general
Carfolio.com ID47784
Production total
Model code
Model family P5 Series 2
RAC rating 22.5
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1962 Rover 3-Litre added before December 1995.
Last modified 2013-02-28.

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