(1984 model)
| Marque (make) | Rover | Issued from | 1984 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | 3500 Vanden Plas EFi | Issued until | |
| Serie | 3500 | Number made | |
| Model family | Body construction | ||
| Model code | Body designation | ||
| Manufacturer | Rover | Country | UK |
| Base platform | Number of doors | 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodywork type | sedan (saloon) | Number of seats | 5 |
| Bodywork designer | Cargo capacity (volume) | ||
| Max. cargo capacity (volume) |
| Length | 4727 mm / 186.1 in / 186.1 in | Ground clearance | 120 mm / 4.7 in / 4.7 in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1768 mm / 69.6 in / 69.6 in | Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.68 |
| Height | 1385 mm / 54.5 in / 54.5 in | Total (curb) weight | 1431 kg / 3155 lb / 3155 lb |
| Wheelbase | 2815 mm / 110.8 in / 110.8 in | Dry weight | |
| Track front | 1500 mm / 59.1 in / 59.1 in | Weight distribution (front) | |
| Track rear | 1506 mm / 59.3 in / 59.3 in | Fuel capacity | 66 l / 14.5 UK gal / 17.4 US gal |
| Drag coefficient | Frontal Area | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Cx |
| Engine Code | Total number of cylinders | 8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Type | V engine (90.0° vee) | Total number of valves | 16 |
| Engine Manufacturer | Rover/Buick | Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Engine construction | light alloy block & head | Bore | 88.9 mm / 3.50 in / 3.50 in |
| Fuel | petrol (gasoline) | Stroke | 71.1 mm / 2.80 in / 2.80 in |
| Fuel supply | Bore/Stroke ratio | 1.25 | |
| Engine Main bearings | 5 | Engine displacement | 3532 cm3 / 215.5 cu in / 215.5 cu in |
| Cam Design | OHV (overhead valve, I-head) | Unitary capacity | 441.50 cm3/cylinder / 26.942 cu in/cylinder / 26.942 cu in/cylinder |
| Sump | Compression ratio | 9.7 : 1 | |
| Aspiration | natural | Max. output power | 139.4 kW / 189.5 hp / 189.5 hp at 5280 rpm / 5280 rpm / 5280 rpm |
| Compressor type | N/A | Max. torque | 298.0 Nm / 219.8 lbft / 219.8 lbft at 4000 rpm / 4000 rpm / 4000 rpm |
| Intercooler | none | Maximum rpm | 5500 rpm / 5500 rpm / 5500 rpm |
| Coolant | water | Max. net output | 137.5 kW / 186.9 bhp / 186.9 bhp |
| Catalytic converter | no | Specific output | 52.9 kW/l / 1.179 bhp/cu in / 1.179 bhp/cu in |
| Specific torque | 84.37 Nm/l / 0.738 lbft/cu in / 0.738 lbft/cu in |
| Transmission type | automatic | Number of gears | 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | rear wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | 1.00 |
| Final gear (drive) ratio | 2.85 |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | Top (maximal) speed | 210 km/h / 131 mph / 131 mph | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h) | Power-to-weight ratio | 130.68 kW/ton / 177.68 bhp/ton / 177.68 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 | rack & pinion PAS | ||
| Turns lock-to-lock | 2.75 | Turning circle | 10.50 m / 34.45 ft / 34.45 ft |
| Suspension front | I.MS.CS.ARB. | Suspension rear | LA.CS.WL. |
| Wheels front | 6.5 x 15 | Wheels rear | 6.5 x 15 |
| Tyres front | 205/60 VR 15 | Tyres rear | 205/60 VR 15 |
| Brakes front | ventilated disc | Brakes rear | drum, servo-assisted |
| Brake diameter front | 258 mm / 10.2 in / 10.2 in | Brake diameter rear | 230 mm / 9.1 in / 9.1 in |
| Braked area |
Technical specifications and performance data of Rover 3500 Vanden Plas EFi
