Rover P5B 3.5 Litre

A very rare Rover P5 Motorhome conversion and Sandwell, 2008

Rover P5B 3.5 Litre - key facts

Following it’s introduction in 1967, the Rover P5B 3.5 Litre continued in production until 1973.
60mph was reached in 10.5 seconds.
Maximum speed of the Rover P5B 3.5 Litre was 108 mph.
11,501 of the Rover P5B 3.5 Litre were produced.

Rover P5B 3.5 Litre Specifications
Production	11,501
From	1967
Until	1973
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	3498lb/1.562ton	1587kg
Engine
Engine displacement	3528cc	215cu in
Bore	3.5in	88.9mm
Stroke	2.8in	71.1mm
Cylinders	8
Cylinder Layout	Vee
Valve operation	Overhead valve
Compression ratio	10.5:1
Power Output	151bhp @ 5200rpm	149PS @ 5200rpm
Specific Output	43bhp/litre	0.7bhp/cu in
Torque Output	201lbft @ 2750rpm	273Nm @ 2750rpm
Specific Torque	77Nm/litre
Fuel Type	Petrol
Fuel system	Twin Carburettor
Carburettor make	SU
Performance
Power to weight	97bhp/ton
Acceleration 0-50mph	8.9 seconds
Acceleration 0-60mph	10.5 seconds
Standing Qtr mile	18.3 seconds
Top speed	108mph	174km/h
Fuel consumption	19mpg	8km/l
Chassis
Engine location	Front
Engine alignment	Longitudinal
Driven wheels	Rear
Front Suspension	Independent Coil Spring
Rear Suspension	Beam axle half eliptic leaf
Brakes	Disc front, Drum rear
Gearbox type	Auto