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Rover Alvis V8 P6 BS

(1967 model)





units: metric UK US

Basic (general) data

Marque (make)RoverIssued from1967
ModelAlvis V8 P6 BSIssued until
SerieAlvisNumber made
Model familyBody construction
Model codeBody designation
ManufacturerRoverCountryUK

Bodywork

Base platformNumber of doors2
Bodywork typefixed-head coupéNumber of seats2
Bodywork designerDavid BacheCargo capacity (volume)
  Max. cargo capacity (volume)

Dimensions & Weight

Length4115 mm / 162.0 in / 162.0 inGround clearance
Width1683 mm / 66.3 in / 66.3 inLength/wheelbase ratio1.71
Height1238 mm / 48.7 in / 48.7 inTotal (curb) weight1067 kg / 2352 lb / 2352 lb
Wheelbase2400 mm / 94.5 in / 94.5 inDry weight
Track front1391 mm / 54.8 in / 54.8 inWeight distribution (front)
Track rear1448 mm / 57.0 in / 57.0 inFuel capacity

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficientFrontal Area
Cx  

Engine

Engine CodeTotal number of cylinders8
Engine TypeV engine Total number of valves16
Engine ManufacturerRover/BuickValves per cylinder2
Engine constructionBore88.9 mm / 3.50 in / 3.50 in
Fuelpetrol (gasoline)Stroke71.1 mm / 2.80 in / 2.80 in
Fuel supplyBore/Stroke ratio1.25
Engine Main bearings5Engine displacement3532 cm3 / 215.5 cu in / 215.5 cu in
Cam DesignOHV (overhead valve, I-head)Unitary capacity441.50 cm3/cylinder / 26.942 cu in/cylinder / 26.942 cu in/cylinder
SumpCompression ratio10.2 : 1
AspirationnaturalMax. output power138.0 kW / 187.6 hp / 187.6 hp at 5200 rpm / 5200 rpm / 5200 rpm
Compressor typeN/AMax. torque285.0 Nm / 210.2 lbft / 210.2 lbft at 3000 rpm / 3000 rpm / 3000 rpm
IntercoolernoneMaximum rpm
CoolantwaterMax. net output136.1 kW / 185.0 bhp / 185.0 bhp
Catalytic converternoSpecific output52.4 kW/l / 1.167 bhp/cu in / 1.167 bhp/cu in
  Specific torque80.69 Nm/l / 0.706 lbft/cu in / 0.706 lbft/cu in

Transmission

Transmission typemanualNumber of gears5
Wheel driverear wheel driveTop gear (drive) ratio0.69
  Final gear (drive) ratio4.10

Performance

Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h)5.00 s / 5.00 s / 5.00 sTop (maximal) speed225 km/h / 140 mph / 140 mph
Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h)6.60 s / 6.60 s / 6.60 sPower-to-weight ratio173.38 kW/ton / 235.73 bhp/ton / 235.73 bhp/ton
Acceleration 0-100 km/hFuel consumption, City (urban)
Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h)Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban)
Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in topFuel consumption, Mixed (combined)
0-Quarter-mile time Fuel consumption, Euro
0-Kilometer time CO2 emissions

Chassis

Engine locationfrontEngine alignmentlongitudinal
Steering  
Turns lock-to-lockTurning circle
Suspension frontSuspension rear
Wheels frontWheels rear
Tyres frontTyres rear
Brakes frontBrakes rear
Brake diameter frontBrake diameter rear
Braked area  

Technical specifications and performance data of Rover Alvis V8 P6 BS

 
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