Rover P5 Series III 3 litre

Rover P5 Series III 3 litre - key facts

Rover P5 Series III 3 litre Specifications
Production	3,919
From	1965
Until	1967
Bodywork
Body Style	Saloon
Dimensions
Length	15ft 6in	4.75m
Width	5ft 10in	1.78m
Wheelbase	9ft 21/2in	2.81m
Front Track	4ft 7in	1.42m
Rear Track	4ft 7in	1.42m
Kerb Weight	3640lb/1.625ton	1651kg
Engine
Engine displacement	2995cc	183cu in
Bore	3in	77.8mm
Stroke	4in	105mm
Cylinders	6
Cylinder Layout	Inline
Valve operation	Inlet over exhaust
Compression ratio	8.7:1
Power Output	134bhp @ 5000rpm	132PS @ 5000rpm
Specific Output	45bhp/litre	0.73bhp/cu in
Torque Output	169lbft @ 1750rpm	229Nm @ 1750rpm
Specific Torque	77Nm/litre
Fuel Type	Petrol
Fuel system	Single Carburettor
Carburettor make	SU
Performance
Power to weight	82bhp/ton
Acceleration 0-60mph	8.8 seconds
Standing Qtr mile	19.6 seconds
Top speed	107mph	172km/h
Chassis
Engine location	Front
Engine alignment	Longitudinal
Driven wheels	Rear
Front Suspension	Independent Torsion bar
Rear Suspension	Beam axle half eliptic leaf
Brakes	Disc front, Drum rear
Gearbox type	4 speed Manual with Overdrive option or Automatic
Number of gears	4