Rover P5 Series I 3 Litre

Rover P5 Series I 3 Litre - key facts

Rover P5 Series I 3 Litre Specifications
Production	20,963
From	1958
Until	1962
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	3556lb/1.587ton	1613kg
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	115bhp @ 4500rpm	113PS @ 4500rpm
Specific Output	38bhp/litre	0.63bhp/cu in
Torque Output	164lbft @ 1500rpm	222Nm @ 1500rpm
Specific Torque	74Nm/litre
Fuel Type	Petrol
Fuel system	Single Carburettor
Carburettor make	SU
Performance
Power to weight	72bhp/ton
Acceleration 0-50mph	12.4 seconds
Acceleration 0-60mph	16.2 seconds
Standing Qtr mile	20.3 seconds
Top speed	96mph	154km/h
Fuel consumption	18mpg	8km/l
Chassis
Engine location	Front
Engine alignment	Longitudinal
Driven wheels	Rear
Front Suspension	Independent Torsion bar
Rear Suspension	Beam axle half eliptic leaf
Brakes	Drums front and rear
Gearbox type	4 speed Manual with Overdrive option or Automatic
Number of gears	4