Rover SD1 Vitesse 1983 See specifications below illustration Page 171 |
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Engine: All alloy V8, OHV, 5 main bearings (cross-bolted)
Bore & stroke: 94.04mm x 82.0mm Displacement: 4,600cc Valves: overhead, 16, hydraulic lifters Compression ratio: 9.75 to 1 Carburation: Fuel Injection Bosch/Lucas L-Jetronic 0-60mph: approx 7.0secs Approx fuel consumption: 24mpg (average) Transmission: 5-speed Tremec T5. Quaife LSD Brakes: PA. F: Discs 284mm (Jaguar XJ-S) R: Standard drums Steering: Rack and pinion, 2.75 turns lock to lock Suspension F: Independent multi-sequential Coil, R: live axle, coil, double wishbone and trailing link Wheels: Revolution 5-spoke 15 x 8 ?with 215/60R15 tyres Construction: pressed steel monocoque |
Dimensions: Wheelbase: 110.8in Track: - front: 59.1in, rear: 59.3in Overall length: 186in Overall width: 69.6in Overall height: 54.5in Turning circle: 34ft 1in Fuel tank: 14.5 Imp gals Kerb weight: 27.5cwt SD1 Production 1976-85: 303,345 produced Vitesse 1982-86 price at launch £14.950 Designer: David Bache |