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1977 Rover 2300 Automatic

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Rover

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Chassis Code: SD1

Build Start: 1977

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Specifications

General

Build Start: 1977
Model Variant: SD1
Chassis Code: SD1

Dimensions

Length: 4700mm
Height: 1384mm
Kerb weight: 1321kg
Track/tread (front): 1500mm
Track/tread (rear): 1500mm
Width: 1830mm
Fuel Tank Capacity: 65.9litres
Wheelbase: 2815mm

Body Details

Body Type: 4/5 seater sedan/saloon

Engine Details

Engine Manufacturer: Rover
Capacity: 2.4 litre (2350cc)
Bore/stroke ratio: 1.07
Sump: wet sumped
Engine Coolant: Water
Aspiration: Normal
Engine Position: front
Top Gear Ratio: 1
Engine Type: naturally aspirated petrol
Cylinders: Straight 6
Bore × Stroke: 81 × 76mm
Specific output(DIN): 52.3 bhp/litre0.86 bhp/cu in
Specific torque(DIN): 77.45 Nm/litre, 0.94 ft·lb/cu3
Compression Ratio: 9.25:1
Catalytic converter: N
Engine Layout: longitudinal
Gearbox: 3 speed automatic
Final Drive Ratio: 3.08

Performance

maximum power output(DIN): 125 PS (123 bhp) (92 kW)at 5000 rpm
maximum torque(DIN): 182 Nm (134 ft·lb) (18.6 kgm)at 4000 rpm
Power-to-weight ratio: 94.41 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
Drive Wheels: rear wheel drive
Weight-to-power ratio: 14.4kg/kW

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Fuel Consump.

Fuel system: 2 SU carbs

Chassis & Geomtry

Front Suspension: I.MS.CS.
Length:Wheelbase Ratio: 1.67
Rear suspension: LA.CS.

Brakes

Brakes F/R: Di/Dr
bmep (brake mean effective pressure): 973.2kPa

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient: 0.4

Other

RAC rating: 24.4
Designer: David Bache
Valve Gear: single overhead camshaft (SOHC), 2 valves per cylinder, 12 valves in total
Unitary Capacity: 391.67cc
Steering: rack & pinion
Number of doors: 5

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