1983 (SD1) Rover 3500 SE Specs & Performance
1983 - 1987 (SD1)
Tech Specs Summary
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- 3.5 L V8
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- 121 mph
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- 9.2 seconds
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- 155 hp
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- 16.8 mpg
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- 5 Doors
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- 5 Seats
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- 17.3-33.9 ft3
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- 3,009 lbs
- Front - RWD
Performance
- Top Speed
- 121 mph
- 0-62 mph
- 9.2 seconds
- 0-60 mph
- 8.9 seconds
- Power-to-Weight
- 19.42 lb/hp
- Power
- 155 hp
- Torque
- 198 lb·ft
Gas Mileage
- Combined
- 16.8 mpg
- Total Range
- 293 Miles
Gasoline Engine
- Capacity
- 3.5 Liter
- 215.5 in3
- Layout
- V8
- Aspiration
- Natural
- Peak Power
- 155 hp @ 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
- Gasoline
- Fuel Tank Capacity
- 17.4 Gallons
More Engine Specs
- Compression Ratio
- 9.35:1
- Bore x Stroke
- 3.5 x 2.8 in
- Bore-Stroke Ratio
- 1.25:1
- Over-Square
- Specific Output
- 0.72 hp/in3
- Power/Cylinder
- 19 hp
- Cylinder Volume
- 26.9 in3
- BMEP
- 138.3 PSI
- 9.5 Bar
Drivetrain & Chassis
- Driven Wheels
- RWD
- Rear-wheel Drive
- Transmission (MT)
- 5 Speeds
- Tyre Sizes
- 185 x 14 R
- Front Suspension
- MacPherson Strut
- Rear Suspension
- Live Axle
- Front Brakes
- Solid Disc
- Rear Brakes
- Drum
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
- 3,009 lbs
- Gross Weight
- 4,233 lbs
- Maximum Payload
- 1,224 lbs
- Length
- 185 in
- Width
- 69.6 in
- Height
- 54.4 in
- Wheelbase
- 110.8 in
- Front Track
- 59.1 in
- Rear Track
- 59.1 in
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