Rover1983 2300 S Specs

1983 (SD1) Rover 2300 S Specifications & Performance

1983 - 1987 (SD1)

Tech Specs Summary


2.4 L Inline 6

114 mph

12.3 seconds

118 BHP

21.7 mpg

5 Doors

5 Seats

490-960 L
kg
1,320 kg
Front - RWD

Performance

Performance
Top Speed
114 mph
0-62 mph
12.3 seconds
0-60 mph
11.9 seconds
Power-to-Weight
89 BHP/Tonne
Power
118 BHP
Torque
133 lb·ft

Fuel Economy

Fuel Economy
Combined
21.7 mpg
Total Range
315 Miles

Petrol Engine

Petrol Engine
Displacement
2.4 Litre
2,350 cc
Configuration
Inline 6
Aspiration
Natural
Peak Power
118 BHP @ 5,000 RPM
120 ps @ 5,000 RPM
Peak Torque
133 lb·ft @ 4,000 RPM
181 N·m @ 4,000 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 76 mm
Bore-Stroke Ratio
1.07:1
Over-Square
Specific Output
50 BHP/L
Power/Cylinder
20 BHP
Unitary Capacity
392 cc
BMEP
9.7 Bar
140.4 PSI

Drivetrain & Chassis

Drivetrain & Chassis
Driven Wheels
RWD
Rear-wheel Drive
Gearbox (MT)
5 Gears
Tyre Sizes
175 x 14 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
10.4 m
Kerb Weight
1,320 kg
Gross Weight
1,850 kg
Maximum Payload
530 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

> 1549cc
£375
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3.3

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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