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1958 - Rover - 3-Litre P5 Ser I

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1. 3-Litre P5 Ser I 1958
General Information
Make Rover
Model 3-Litre P5 Ser I
Production Year 1958
Country
Designer
Production Number
Model Code
Model Family
Chassis and Dimensions
Chassis Type 4/5S SAL
Number of Doors 4
Wheelbase 2807 mm     (110,5 in)
Front Track 1397 mm     (55 in)
Rear Track 1422 mm     (56 in)
Length 4737 mm     (186,5 in)
Width 1778 mm     (70 in)
Height 1530 mm     (60,2 in)
Ground Clearance 200 mm     (7,9 in)
Length / Wheelbase Ratio 1,69
Weight 1613 kg     (3552,9 lb)
Weight Distribution (front/rear)
Fuel Capacity 63,6 litre   (14 Imp gal ,  16,8 US gal)
Aerodynamics
Drag Coefficient
Frontal Area
Cx
Engine Specifications
Engine Manufacturer Rover
Engine Location Front
Engine Alignment Longitudinal
Engine Construction
Coolant Type Water
Engine Type Oise
Number of Cylinders and Placement S-6
Valves per Cylinder 2    (Total of 12 Pieces)
Engine Displacement 2995 cc     (182,77 cu in)
Bore 77,8 mm     (3,06 in)
Stroke 105 mm     (4,13 in)
Bore / Stroke Ratio 0,74
Unitary Capacity 499,17 cc/cylinder    (30,46 cu in/cylinder)
Number of Main Bearings
Compression Ratio 8,75 : 1
Fuel System Type 1 SU carb
Aspiration Type Normal
Compressor Type -
Intercooler Type None
Catalytic Converter No
Maximum Engine Power 105 HP     (78,3 kW)
Maximum Engine Power rpm 4500 d/d
Maximum Engine Torque 222 N.m     (163,8 lb.ft ,  22,6 kg.m)
Maximum Engine Torque rpm 1500 d/d
Engine Torque at Max. Engine Power rpm 166,2 N.m    (4500 d/d)
Power / Weight Ratio 65,1 HP/ton    (48,5 W/kg)
Power / Engine Displacement Ratio 35,1 HP/litre    (26,1 kW/litre)
CO2 Emissions
Fuel Consumption
Performance
0 - 80 km/h 12,4 s
0 - 60 mph
0 - 100 km/h
0 - 160 km/h -1 s
80 - 120 km/h (in top gear)
0 - 400 m Acceleration 21,3 s
0 - 1000 m Acceleration
Top Speed 153 km/h   (95,1 mph)
Gearbox and Transmission
Transmission Type 4M
Top Gear Ratio 0,91 : 1
Final Drive Ratio 4,3 : 1
Drive Wheels RWD (Rear Wheel Drive)
Handling, Suspension Geometry and Brakes
Steering Type
Steering Turns (lock to lock)
Turning Circle Diameter
Suspension (front) I.CS.
Suspension (rear) LA.SE.
Brakes (front/rear) Di/Dr-S
Brake Disc Diameter (front)
Brake Disc Diameter (rear)
Wheels (front)
Wheels (rear)
Tyres (front)
Tyres (rear)