(1958 model)
| Marque (make) | Rover | Issued from | 1958 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | 3-Litre P5 Ser I | Issued until | |
| Serie | 3-Litre | Number made | |
| Model family | Body construction | ||
| Model code | Body designation | ||
| Manufacturer | Rover | Country | UK |
| Base platform | Number of doors | 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodywork type | sedan (saloon) | Number of seats | 5 |
| Bodywork designer | Cargo capacity (volume) | ||
| Max. cargo capacity (volume) |
| Length | 4737 mm / 186.5 in / 186.5 in | Ground clearance | 200 mm / 7.9 in / 7.9 in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1778 mm / 70.0 in / 70.0 in | Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.69 |
| Height | 1530 mm / 60.2 in / 60.2 in | Total (curb) weight | 1613 kg / 3556 lb / 3556 lb |
| Wheelbase | 2807 mm / 110.5 in / 110.5 in | Dry weight | |
| Track front | 1397 mm / 55.0 in / 55.0 in | Weight distribution (front) | |
| Track rear | 1422 mm / 56.0 in / 56.0 in | Fuel capacity | 64 l / 14.0 UK gal / 16.8 US gal |
| Drag coefficient | Frontal Area | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Cx |
| Engine Code | Total number of cylinders | 6 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Type | straight (inline) | Total number of valves | 12 |
| Engine Manufacturer | Rover | Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Engine construction | Bore | 77.8 mm / 3.06 in / 3.06 in | |
| Fuel | petrol (gasoline) | Stroke | 105.0 mm / 4.13 in / 4.13 in |
| Fuel supply | Bore/Stroke ratio | 0.74 | |
| Engine Main bearings | Engine displacement | 2995 cm3 / 182.8 cu in / 182.8 cu in | |
| Cam Design | OISE (overhead inlet, side exhaust valve) | Unitary capacity | 499.17 cm3/cylinder / 30.461 cu in/cylinder / 30.461 cu in/cylinder |
| Sump | Compression ratio | 8.8 : 1 | |
| Aspiration | natural | Max. output power | 78.3 kW / 106.5 hp / 106.5 hp at 4500 rpm / 4500 rpm / 4500 rpm |
| Compressor type | N/A | Max. torque | 222.0 Nm / 163.7 lbft / 163.7 lbft at 1500 rpm / 1500 rpm / 1500 rpm |
| Intercooler | none | Maximum rpm | |
| Coolant | water | Max. net output | 77.2 kW / 105.0 bhp / 105.0 bhp |
| Catalytic converter | no | Specific output | 35.1 kW/l / 0.782 bhp/cu in / 0.782 bhp/cu in |
| Specific torque | 74.12 Nm/l / 0.648 lbft/cu in / 0.648 lbft/cu in |
| Transmission type | manual | Number of gears | 4 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | rear wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | 0.91 |
| Final gear (drive) ratio | 4.30 |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | 12.40 s / 12.40 s / 12.40 s | Top (maximal) speed | 153 km/h / 95 mph / 95 mph |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h) | Power-to-weight ratio | 65.10 kW/ton / 88.51 bhp/ton / 88.51 bhp/ton | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h | Fuel consumption, City (urban) | ||
| Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h) | Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban) | ||
| Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in top | Fuel consumption, Mixed (combined) | ||
| 0-Quarter-mile time | Fuel consumption, Euro | ||
| 0-Kilometer time | CO2 emissions |
| Engine location | front | Engine alignment | longitudinal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | |||
| Turns lock-to-lock | Turning circle | ||
| Suspension front | I.CS. | Suspension rear | LA.SE. |
| Wheels front | Wheels rear | ||
| Tyres front | Tyres rear | ||
| Brakes front | disc | Brakes rear | drum, servo-assisted |
| Brake diameter front | Brake diameter rear | ||
| Braked area |
Technical specifications and performance data of Rover 3-Litre P5 Ser I
