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1977 Rover 3500 SE 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

Track/tread (front): 1510mm
Length: 4700mm
Height: 1360mm
Fuel Tank Capacity: 65.9litres
Wheelbase: 2815mm
Track/tread (rear): 1510mm
Width: 1770mm

Body Details

Body Type: 4/5 seater sedan/saloon

Engine Details

Gearbox: 3 speed automatic
Final Drive Ratio: 3.08
Engine Manufacturer: Rover/Buick
Capacity: 3.5 litre (3532cc)
Bore/stroke ratio: 1.25
Engine Construction: light alloy block & head
Compression Ratio: 9.35:1
Crankshaft Bearings: 5
Catalytic converter: N
Engine Position: front
Top Gear Ratio: 1
Engine Type: naturally aspirated petrol
Cylinders: V 8 in 90° vee
Bore × Stroke: 88.9 × 71.12mm
Specific output(DIN): 43.3 bhp/litre0.71 bhp/cu in
Specific torque(DIN): 76.16 Nm/litre, 0.92 ft·lb/cu3
Sump: wet sumped
Engine Coolant: Water
Aspiration: Normal
Engine Layout: longitudinal

Performance

maximum power output(DIN): 155 PS (153 bhp) (114 kW)at 5250 rpm
maximum torque(DIN): 269 Nm (198 ft·lb) (27.4 kgm)at 2500 rpm
Drive Wheels: rear wheel drive
Maximum RPM: 6000rpm
Maximum Speed: 198km/h

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Fuel Consump.

Fuel system: 2 SU HIF6 carburettors

Chassis & Geomtry

Turns Lock-to-Lock: 2.750
Rear suspension: LA.CS.WL.
Front Suspension: I.MS.W.CS.ARB.
Length:Wheelbase Ratio: 1.67

Brakes

Front Brake Diameter: 258mm
bmep (brake mean effective pressure): 957.1kPa
Brakes F/R: Di/Dr-S
Rear brake diameter: 230mm

Wheels & Tyres

Wheel Size Rear: 14x6
Tyres Rear: 195/70 HR 14
Wheel Size Front: 14x6
Tyres Front: 195/70 HR 14

Other

Designer: David Bache
Unitary Capacity: 441.5cc
Steering: power assisted rack & pinion
Number of doors: 4
RAC rating: 39.2
Valve Gear: overhead valve (OHV), 2 valves per cylinder, 16 valves in total

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