1971 Rover 3500S specifications

1971 Rover 3500S data
 
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors4
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2625 mm 103.3 inches
Track/tread (front) 1359 mm 53.5 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1314 mm 51.7 inches
Length 4566 mm 179.8 inches
Width 1676 mm 66 inches
Height 1422 mm 56 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.74
Kerb weight 1295 kg 2855 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity
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 152 PS (150 bhp) (112 kW)
at 5000 rpm
maximum torque 273 Nm (201 ft·lb) (27.8 kgm)
at 2750 rpm
Specific output 31.7 kW/litre
43.1 ps/litre
42.5 bhp/litre
0.7 bhp/cu in
Specific torque 77.29 Nm/litre
0.93 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio 10.5:1
Fuel system 2 SU carbs
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 971.3 kPa (140.9 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) 7.1 s
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed 192 km/h (119 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
117.44 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.12 PS/kg
86.37 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.09 kW/kg
115.83 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.12 bhp/kg
0.05 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
11.58 kg/kW
19.34 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
Turning circle
Front suspension I.CS.ARB.
Rear suspension LA.WL.CS.
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front
Tyres rear
Brakes F/R
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox 4 speed manual
Top gear ratio 1
Final drive ratio 3.08
general
Carfolio.com ID48290
Production total
Model code
Model family P6
RAC rating 39.2
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1971 Rover 3500S added before December 1995.
Last modified 2013-02-28.

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