Rover P3 75
Rover P3 at the Newport Pagnell Carnival
Rover P3 75 - key facts
- Introduced in 1948, the end came for the Rover P3 75 in 1949.
- The 6 cylinder engine acheived a maximum power of 72 bhp.
- The Rover P3 75 accelerated from 0 to 60mph in 7.3 seconds.
- Maximum speed of the Rover P3 75 was 75 mph.
- A total of 9,111 units were manufactured (All types).
| Rover P3 75 Specifications | ||
|---|---|---|
| Production | 9,111 All types | |
| From | 1948 | |
| Until | 1949 | |
| Bodywork | ||
| Body Style | Saloon | |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 14ft 0in | 4m |
| Width | 5ft 2in | 1.6m |
| Wheelbase | 9ft 21/2in | 2.81m |
| Front Track | 4ft 7in | 1.4m |
| Rear Track | 4ft 7in | 1.4m |
| Kerb Weight | 3070lb/1.371ton | 1393kg |
| Engine | ||
| Engine displacement | 2103cc | 128cu in |
| Bore | 2.57in | 65.2mm |
| Stroke | 4in | 105mm |
| Cylinders | 6 | |
| Cylinder Layout | Inline | |
| Valve operation | Inlet over exhaust | |
| Compression ratio | 7.2:1 | |
| Power Output | 72bhp @ 4000rpm | 71PS @ 4000rpm |
| Specific Output | 34bhp/litre | 0.56bhp/cu in |
| Torque Output | 111lbft @ 2500rpm | 150Nm @ 2500rpm |
| Specific Torque | 72Nm/litre | |
| Fuel Type | Petrol | |
| Fuel system | Single Carburettor | |
| Carburettor make | Solex | |
| Performance | ||
| Power to weight | 53bhp/ton | |
| Acceleration 0-60mph | 7.3 seconds | |
| Top speed | 75mph | 121km/h |
| Chassis | ||
| Engine location | Front | |
| Engine alignment | Longitudinal | |
| Driven wheels | Rear | |
| Front Suspension | Independent Coil Spring | |
| Rear Suspension | Beam axle half eliptic leaf | |
| Brakes | Drums front and rear | |
| Gearbox type | 4 speed Manual | |
| Number of gears | 4 | |
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