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Rover 3500 Vanden Plas EFi

Bodywork

type 4/5S SAL
doors 5

Engine information

Bore × stroke 88.90 mm × 71.12 mm 3.5 in × 2.8 in
Cylinders V-8 in 90.0° vee
Displace 3.5 litre 3532 cc (215.536 cu in)
Engine type OHV
Valves 2 valves per cylinder | 16 valves in total
Engine construction light alloy block & head
Sump
Compression ratio 9.70:1
Fuel system Lu L-Jet fuel inj.
Maximum power 189.6 PS (187.0 bhp) (139.4 kW) @ 5280 rpm
0-50 mph
0-60 mph
0-100 mph
0-100 km/h
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile)
Standing km
Top speed 210 km/h (130 mph)
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 130.68 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque 298.0 Nm (220 ft·lb) (30.4 kgm) @ 4000 rpm
bmep 1060.2 kPa (153.8 psi)
Specific torque 84.37 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm 5500 rpm
Code
Main bearings 5
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 1.25
Unitary capacity 441.5 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 2815 mm
wheelbase 110.8 in
Length (milimeters) 4727 mm
Length (inches) 186.1 in
Width (milimeters) 1768 mm
Width (inches) 69.6 in
Height (milimeters) 1385 mm
Height (inches) 54.5 in
L:W ratio 1.68
Ground clearance (milimeters) 120 mm
Ground clearance (inches) 4.7 in
Kerb weight (kilograms) 1431 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 3155 lb
Weight distribuiton
Fuel capacity (litres) 66 litres
Fuel capacity (UK Ga) 14.5 UK Ga
Fuel capacity (US Gal) 17.4 US Gal

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient
Frontal area
Cx

Chassis

Engine location Front
Engine alignment Longitudinal
Drive RWD
Steering rack & pinion PAS
Turns lock-to-lock 2.750
Turning circle 10.50 m
Tyres 205/60 VR 15
Wheels 6½ x 15
Brakes F/R VeDi/Dr-S
Brake ∅ 258 mm
Braked area
Transmission 3A
Top gear ratio 1.00
Final drive ratio 2.85

General information

RAC rating 39.2
Number made
Model code
Model family
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

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Year 1984

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