Rover1983 Vitesse Specs

1983 (SD1) Rover Vitesse Specifications & Performance

1983, 1984 (SD1)

Tech Specs Summary


3.5 L V8

131 mph

7.3 seconds

190 BHP

19.5 mpg

5 Doors

5 Seats

490-960 L
kg
1,525 kg
Front - RWD

Performance

Performance
Top Speed
131 mph
0-62 mph
7.3 seconds
0-60 mph
7.1 seconds
Power-to-Weight
125 BHP/Tonne
Power
190 BHP
Torque
210 lb·ft

Fuel Economy

Fuel Economy
Combined
19.5 mpg
Total Range
283 Miles

Petrol Engine

Petrol Engine
Displacement
3.5 Litre
3,532 cc
Configuration
V8
Aspiration
Natural
Peak Power
190 BHP @ 5,280 RPM
193 ps @ 5,280 RPM
Peak Torque
210 lb·ft @ 4,000 RPM
285 N·m @ 4,000 RPM
Valvetrain
OHV
Valves/Cylinder
2 (16v Total)
Fuel Injection
Multi-point
Position
Front Engine
Orientation
Longitudinal
Fuel
Petrol
Fuel Tank Capacity
66 Litres

Extra Engine Specs

Extra Engine Specs
Compression Ratio
9.75:1
Bore x Stroke
88.9 x 71.12 mm
Bore-Stroke Ratio
1.25:1
Over-Square
Specific Output
54 BHP/L
Power/Cylinder
24 BHP
Unitary Capacity
441 cc
BMEP
10.1 Bar
147.1 PSI

Drivetrain & Chassis

Drivetrain & Chassis
Driven Wheels
RWD
Rear-wheel Drive
Gearbox (MT)
5 Gears
Tyre Sizes
205/60R15 S
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
1,525 kg
Gross Weight
1,915 kg
Maximum Payload
390 kg
Length
4,730 mm
Width
1,770 mm
Height
1,410 mm
Wheelbase
2,820 mm
Front Track
1,500 mm
Rear Track
1,500 mm
★★★★★
★★★★★
3.2

Performance Rating1.9
Environment Rating1.2
Practicality Rating3.1

Pros & Cons vs Rivals

Performance
Environment
Practicality
Luggage
City Driving
Road Trips

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