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Rover Alvis V8 P6 BS

Bodywork

type 2S FHC
doors 2

Engine information

Bore × stroke 88.90 mm × 71.12 mm 3.5 in × 2.8 in
Cylinders V-8
Displace 3.5 litre 3532 cc (215.536 cu in)
Engine type OHV
Valves 2 valves per cylinder | 16 valves in total
Engine construction
Sump
Compression ratio 10.20:1
Fuel system 2 SU carbs
Maximum power 187.6 PS (185.0 bhp) (138 kW) @ 5200 rpm
0-50 mph 5.00 s
0-60 mph 6.60 s
0-100 mph
0-100 km/h
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile) 15.10 s
Standing km
Top speed 225 km/h (140 mph)
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 173.38 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque 285.0 Nm (210 ft·lb) (29.1 kgm) @ 3000 rpm
bmep 1014 kPa (147.1 psi)
Specific torque 80.69 Nm/litre
Maximum 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 2400 mm
wheelbase 94.5 in
Length (milimeters) 4115 mm
Length (inches) 162 in
Width (milimeters) 1683 mm
Width (inches) 66.3 in
Height (milimeters) 1238 mm
Height (inches) 48.7 in
L:W ratio 1.71
Ground clearance (milimeters)
Ground clearance (inches)
Kerb weight (kilograms) 1067 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 2352 lb
Weight distribuiton
Fuel capacity (litres)
Fuel capacity (UK Ga)
Fuel capacity (US Gal)

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient
Frontal area
Cx

Chassis

Engine location Front
Engine alignment Longitudinal
Drive RWD
Steering
Turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Tyres
Wheels
Brakes F/R
Brake ∅
Braked area
Transmission 5M
Top gear ratio 0.69
Final drive ratio 4.10

General information

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

Manual Download

Download 1967 Rover Alvis V8 P6 BS PDF Manual
Designer David Bache
Year 1967

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