Rover1978 2600 Specs

1978 (SD1) Rover 2600 Specifications & Performance

1978, 1979, 1980 (SD1)

Tech Specs Summary


2.6 L Inline 6

118 mph

11.7 seconds

136 BHP

20.2 mpg

5 Doors

5 Seats

490-960 L
kg
1,350 kg
Front - RWD

Performance

Performance
Top Speed
118 mph
0-62 mph
11.7 seconds
0-60 mph
11.3 seconds
Power-to-Weight
101 BHP/Tonne
Power
136 BHP
Torque
152 lb·ft

Fuel Economy

Fuel Economy
Combined
20.2 mpg
Total Range
293 Miles

Petrol Engine

Petrol Engine
Displacement
2.6 Litre
2,597 cc
Configuration
Inline 6
Aspiration
Natural
Peak Power
136 BHP @ 5,000 RPM
138 ps @ 5,000 RPM
Peak Torque
152 lb·ft @ 3,750 RPM
206 N·m @ 3,750 RPM
Valvetrain
SOHC
Valves/Cylinder
2 (12v Total)
Fuel Delivery
Carburetor
Position
Front Engine
Orientation
Longitudinal
Fuel
Petrol
Fuel Tank Capacity
66 Litres

Extra Engine Specs

Extra Engine Specs
Engine Name
Leyland PE166
Compression Ratio
9.3:1
Bore x Stroke
81 x 84 mm
Bore-Stroke Ratio
0.96:1
Under-Square
Specific Output
52 BHP/L
Power/Cylinder
23 BHP
Unitary Capacity
433 cc
BMEP
10 Bar
144.6 PSI

Drivetrain & Chassis

Drivetrain & Chassis
Driven Wheels
RWD
Rear-wheel Drive
Gearbox (MT)
5 Gears
Tyre Sizes
175/14R0 R
Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension
Live Axle
Front Brakes
Solid Disc
Rear Brakes
Drum

Dimensions & Practicality

Dimensions & Practicality
Body Style
Large Fastback
Doors
5
Seats
5
Cargo Space
490-960 L
Turning Circle
10.5 m
Kerb Weight
1,350 kg
Gross Weight
1,850 kg
Maximum Payload
500 kg
Length
4,698 mm
Width
1,768 mm
Height
1,382 mm
Wheelbase
2,815 mm
Front Track
1,500 mm
Rear Track
1,500 mm

UK Vehicle Tax Cost

Standard
£0
★★★★★
★★★★★
3.2

Performance Rating1.7
Environment Rating1.6
Practicality Rating3.2

Pros & Cons vs Rivals

Performance
Environment
Practicality
Luggage
City Driving
Road Trips

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