1978 3500 Specs1978 (SD1) Rover 3500 Specifications & Performance
1978 - 1981 (SD1)
Tech Specs Summary
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- 3.5 L V8
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- 124 mph
- 
- 9.0 seconds
- 
- 155 BHP
- 
- 18.8 mpg
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- 5 Doors
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- 5 Seats
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- 490-960 L
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- 1,365 kg
- Front - RWD
Performance
- Top Speed
- 124 mph
- 0-62 mph
- 9.0 seconds
- 0-60 mph
- 8.7 seconds
- Power-to-Weight
- 114 BHP/Tonne
- Power
- 155 BHP
- Torque
- 198 lb·ft
Fuel Economy
- Combined
- 18.8 mpg
- Total Range
- 272 Miles
Petrol Engine
- Displacement
- 3.5 Litre
- 3,532 cc
- Configuration
- V8
- Aspiration
- Natural
- Peak Power
- 155 BHP @ 5,250 RPM
- 157 ps @ 5,250 RPM
- Peak Torque
- 198 lb·ft @ 2,500 RPM
- 269 N·m @ 2,500 RPM
- Valvetrain
- OHV
- Valves/Cylinder
- 2 (16v Total)
- Fuel Delivery
- Carburetor
- Position
- Front Engine
- Orientation
- Longitudinal
- Fuel
- Petrol
- Fuel Tank Capacity
- 66 Litres
Extra Engine Specs
- Compression Ratio
- 9.35:1
- Bore x Stroke
- 88.9 x 71.12 mm
- Bore-Stroke Ratio
- 1.25:1
- Over-Square
- Specific Output
- 44 BHP/L
- Power/Cylinder
- 19 BHP
- Unitary Capacity
- 441 cc
- BMEP
- 9.6 Bar
- 138.8 PSI
Drivetrain & Chassis
- Driven Wheels
- RWD
- Rear-wheel Drive
- Gearbox (MT)
- 5 Gears
- Tyre Sizes
- 185 x 14 R
- Front Suspension
- MacPherson Strut
- Rear Suspension
- Live Axle
- Front Brakes
- Solid Disc
- Rear Brakes
- Drum
Dimensions & Practicality
- Body Style
- Large Fastback
- Doors
- 5
- Seats
- 5
- Cargo Space
- 490-960 L
- Turning Circle
- 10.5 m
- Kerb Weight
- 1,365 kg
- Gross Weight
- 1,920 kg
- Maximum Payload
- 555 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
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