Rover1976 3500 Specs

1976 (SD1) Rover 3500 Specs & Performance

1976, 1977, 1978 (SD1)

Tech Specs Summary


3.5 L V8

121 mph

8.6 seconds

153 hp

15.7 mpg

5 Doors

5 Seats

17.3-33.9 ft3
lb
3,005 lbs
Front - RWD

Performance

Performance
Top Speed
121 mph
0-62 mph
8.6 seconds
0-60 mph
8.3 seconds
Power-to-Weight
19.64 lb/hp
Power
153 hp
Torque
202 lb·ft

Gas Mileage

Gas Mileage
Combined
15.7 mpg
Total Range
272 Miles

Gasoline Engine

Gasoline Engine
Capacity
3.5 Liter
215.5 in3
Layout
V8
Aspiration
Natural
Peak Power
153 hp @ 5,250 RPM
155 ps @ 5,250 RPM
Peak Torque
202 lb·ft @ 2,500 RPM
274 N·m @ 2,500 RPM
Valvetrain
OHV
Valves/Cylinder
2 (16v Total)
Fuel Delivery
Carburetor
Position
Front Engine
Orientation
Longitudinal
Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 Gallons

More Engine Specs

More Engine Specs
Compression Ratio
9.25:1
Bore x Stroke
3.5 x 2.8 in
Bore-Stroke Ratio
1.25:1
Over-Square
Specific Output
0.7 hp/in3
Power/Cylinder
19 hp
Cylinder Volume
26.9 in3
BMEP
141.4 PSI
9.7 Bar

Drivetrain & Chassis

Drivetrain & Chassis
Driven Wheels
RWD
Rear-wheel Drive
Transmission (MT)
5 Speeds
Tyre Sizes
185/70R14 R
Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension
Live Axle
Front Brakes
Solid Disc
Rear Brakes
Drum

Dimensions & Practicality

Dimensions & Practicality
Body
Large Fastback
Door Count
5
Seat Count
5
Luggage Space
17.3-33.9 ft3
Turning Radius
34.5 ft
Curb Weight
3,005 lbs
Gross Weight
4,222 lbs
Maximum Payload
1,217 lbs
Length
185 in
Width
69.6 in
Height
53.3 in
Wheelbase
110.8 in
Front Track
59.1 in
Rear Track
59.1 in
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Performance Rating1.9
Environment Rating1.5
Practicality Rating3.1

Pros & Cons vs Rivals

Performance
Environment
Practicality
Luggage
City Driving
Road Trips

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