1970 Rover Range Rover specifications

1970 Rover Range Rover data
 
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater off-road vehicle
Number of doors3
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2540 mm 100 inches
Track/tread (front) 1486 mm 58.5 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1486 mm 58.5 inches
Length 4470 mm 176 inches
Width 1778 mm 70 inches
Height 1778 mm 70 inches
Ground clearance 190 mm 7.5 inches
length:wheelbase ratio 1.76
Kerb weight 1724 kg 3801 lb
Weight distribution 50% front
fuel tank capacity 86 litres 18.9 [22.7] 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)
132 PS (130 bhp) (97 kW)
at 5000 rpm
maximum torque
(DIN)
251 Nm (185 ft·lb) (25.6 kgm)
at 2500 rpm
Specific output
(DIN)
27.4 kW/litre
37.3 ps/litre
36.8 bhp/litre
0.6 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(DIN)
71.06 Nm/litre
0.86 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio 8.3:1
Fuel system 2 Ze carbs
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 893 kPa (129.5 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) 11.1 s
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile 19.3 s
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed 154 km/h (96 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
76.45 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.08 PS/kg
56.23 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.06 kW/kg
75.41 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.08 bhp/kg
0.03 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
17.78 kg/kW
29.71 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 four wheel drive  
Torque split
Steering
turns lock-to-lock 3.800
Turning circle 11.30 m
Front suspension LA.RA.CS.
Rear suspension LA.RA.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 3199 cm2
Gearbox 4 speed manual
Top gear ratio 1.18
Final drive ratio 3.54
general
Carfolio.com ID73304
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 39.2
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1970 Rover Range Rover added before December 1995.
Last modified 2016-10-30.

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