Rover P5 Series II 3 Litre Coupe

Rover P5 Series II 3 Litre Coupe - key facts

  • Following it’s introduction in 1962, the Rover P5 Series II 3 Litre Coupe continued in production until 1965.
  • The Rover P5 Series II 3 Litre Coupe accelerated from 0 to 60mph in 8.8 seconds.
  • Maximum speed of the Rover P5 Series II 3 Litre Coupe was 102 mph.
  • 5,482 of the Rover P5 Series II 3 Litre Coupe were produced.
Rover P5 Series II 3 Litre Coupe Specifications
Production 5,482
From 1962
Until 1965
Bodywork
Body StyleCoupe
Dimensions
Length15ft 6in4.75m
Width5ft 10in1.78m
Wheelbase9ft 21/2in2.81m
Front Track4ft 7in1.42m
Rear Track4ft 7in1.42m
Kerb Weight3640lb/1.625ton1651kg
Engine
Engine displacement2995cc183cu in
Bore3in77.8mm
Stroke4in105mm
Cylinders6
Cylinder LayoutInline
Valve operationInlet over exhaust
Compression ratio8.7:1
Power Output129bhp @ 4750rpm127PS @ 4750rpm
Specific Output43bhp/litre0.71bhp/cu in
Torque Output161lbft @ 3000rpm218Nm @ 3000rpm
Specific Torque73Nm/litre
Fuel TypePetrol
Fuel systemSingle Carburettor
Carburettor makeSU
Performance
Power to weight79bhp/ton
Acceleration 0-60mph8.8 seconds
Standing Qtr mile21.5 seconds
Top speed102mph164km/h
Chassis
Engine locationFront
Engine alignmentLongitudinal
Driven wheelsRear
Front SuspensionIndependent Torsion bar
Rear SuspensionBeam axle half eliptic leaf
BrakesDisc front, Drum rear
Gearbox type4 speed Manual with Overdrive option or Automatic
Number of gears4
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