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Rover 3-Litre P5 Ser I

Bodywork

type 4/5S SAL
doors 4

Engine information

Bore × stroke 77.80 mm × 105.00 mm 3.06 in × 4.13 in
Cylinders S-6
Displace 3 litre 2995 cc (182.766 cu in)
Engine type oise
Valves 2 valves per cylinder | 12 valves in total
Engine construction
Sump
Compression ratio 8.75:1
Fuel system 1 SU carb
Maximum power
0-50 mph 12.40 s
0-60 mph
0-100 mph -1.00 s
0-100 km/h
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile) 21.30 s
Standing km
Top speed 153 km/h (95 mph)
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 65.1 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque
bmep 931.5 kPa (135.1 psi)
Specific torque 74.12 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Code
Main bearings
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 0.74
Unitary capacity 499.17 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 2807 mm
wheelbase 110.5 in
Length (milimeters) 4737 mm
Length (inches) 186.5 in
Width (milimeters) 1778 mm
Width (inches) 70 in
Height (milimeters) 1530 mm
Height (inches) 60.2 in
L:W ratio 1.69
Ground clearance (milimeters) 200 mm
Ground clearance (inches) 7.9 in
Kerb weight (kilograms) 1613 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 3556 lb
Weight distribuiton
Fuel capacity (litres) 63.6 litre
Fuel capacity (UK Ga) 14 UK Gal
Fuel capacity (US Gal) 16.8 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 Di/Dr-S
Brake ∅
Braked area
Transmission 4M
Top gear ratio 0.91
Final drive ratio 4.30

General information

RAC rating 22.5
Number made
Model code
Model family
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 1958 Rover 3-Litre P5 Ser I PDF Manual
Designer unknown
Year 1958

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