Car Specs

1958 Rover 3-Litre

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Rover

Quick Facts

Chassis Code: P5 Series 1

Build Start: 1958

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Specifications

General

Build Start: 1958
Model Variant: P5 Series 1
Chassis Code: P5 Series 1

Dimensions

Track/tread (front): 1397mm
Length: 4737mm
Height: 1530mm
Fuel Tank Capacity: 63.6litres
Wheelbase: 2807mm
Track/tread (rear): 1422mm
Width: 1778mm
Ground clearance: 200mm
Kerb weight: 1613kg

Body Details

Body Type: 4/5 seater sedan/saloon

Engine Details

Compression Ratio: 8.75:1
Catalytic converter: N
Engine Position: front
Gearbox: 4 speed manual
Final Drive Ratio: 4.30
Engine Manufacturer: Rover
Capacity: 3 litre (2995cc)
Bore/stroke ratio: 0.74
Specific output(Net): 35.1 bhp/litre0.57 bhp/cu in
Specific torque(Net): 74.12 Nm/litre, 0.9 ft·lb/cu3
Engine Coolant: Water
Aspiration: Normal
Engine Layout: longitudinal
Top Gear Ratio: 0.91
Engine Type: naturally aspirated petrol
Cylinders: Straight 6
Bore × Stroke: 77.8 × 105mm

Performance

maximum power output(Net): 106 PS (105 bhp) (78 kW)at 4500 rpm
maximum torque(Net): 222 Nm (164 ft·lb) (22.6 kgm)at 1500 rpm
Standing quarter-mile: 21.3 s
Power-to-weight ratio: 66 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
Drive Wheels: rear wheel drive
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph): 12.4s
Maximum Speed: 153km/h
Weight-to-power ratio: 20.6kg/kW

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Fuel Consump.

Fuel system: 1 SU carburettor

Chassis & Geomtry

Rear suspension: LA.SE.
Length:Wheelbase Ratio: 1.69
Front Suspension: I.CS.

Brakes

bmep (brake mean effective pressure): 931.5kPa
Brakes F/R: Di/Dr-S

Wheels & Tyres

Tyres Rear: 6.70-15
Tyres Front: 6.70-15

Other

Unitary Capacity: 499.17cc
Designer: David Bache
Number of doors: 4
RAC rating: 22.5
Valve Gear: overhead inlet, side exhaust (oise), 2 valves per cylinder, 12 valves in total

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