1968 Rover 3500 specifications

1968 Rover 3500 data
 
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors4
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2625 mm 103.3 inches
Track/tread (front) 1356 mm 53.4 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1314 mm 51.7 inches
Length 4566 mm 179.8 inches
Width 1676 mm 66 inches
Height 1416 mm 55.7 inches
Ground clearance 155 mm 6.1 inches
length:wheelbase ratio 1.74
Kerb weight 1272 kg 2804 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 68.2 litres 15 [18] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer Rover/Buick
Engine code
Cylinders V 8
Capacity 3.5 litre
3532 cc
(215.536 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 88.9 × 71.12 mm
3.5 × 2.8 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.25
Valve gear overhead valve (OHV)
2 valves per cylinder
16 valves in total
maximum power output
(DIN)
148 PS (146 bhp) (109 kW)
at 5000 rpm
maximum torque
(DIN)
267 Nm (197 ft·lb) (27.2 kgm)
at 2600 rpm
Specific output
(DIN)
30.8 kW/litre
41.9 ps/litre
41.3 bhp/litre
0.68 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(DIN)
75.59 Nm/litre
0.91 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio 10.5:1
Fuel system 2 SU carbs
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 949.9 kPa (137.8 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings 5
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 441.5 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph) 7.7 s
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile 18 s
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed 185 km/h (115 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
116.38 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.12 PS/kg
85.59 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.09 kW/kg
114.78 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.11 bhp/kg
0.05 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
11.68 kg/kW
19.52 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 4.500
Turning circle 10.90 m
Front suspension I.CS.ARB.
Rear suspension LA.WL.CS.
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front
Tyres rear
Brakes F/R Di/Di-S
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area 2399 cm2
Gearbox 3 speed automatic
Top gear ratio 1
Final drive ratio 3.08
general
Carfolio.com ID48279
Production total
Model code
Model family P6
RAC rating 39.2
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1968 Rover 3500 added before December 1995.
Last modified 2013-02-28.

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