Rover1983 Vanden Plas Specs

1983 (SD1) Rover Vanden Plas Specifications & Performance

1983, 1984, 1985 (SD1)

Tech Specs Summary


3.5 L V8

121 mph

9.2 seconds

155 BHP

20.8 mpg

5 Doors

5 Seats

490-960 L
kg
1,365 kg
Front - RWD

Performance

Performance
Top Speed
121 mph
0-62 mph
9.2 seconds
0-60 mph
8.9 seconds
Power-to-Weight
114 BHP/Tonne
Power
155 BHP
Torque
198 lb·ft

Fuel Economy

Fuel Economy
Combined
20.8 mpg
Total Range
301 Miles

Petrol Engine

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
268 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

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
9.5 Bar
138.3 PSI

Drivetrain & Chassis

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

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

> 1549cc
£375
★★★★★
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3.3

Performance Rating1.9
Environment Rating1.5
Practicality Rating3.2

Pros & Cons vs Rivals

Performance
Environment
Practicality
Luggage
City Driving
Road Trips

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