Rover P5B Saloon 1967-73 See specifications below illustration Page 226B |
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Engine (V8)
In-line Vee, water cooled, ohv Cylinder: 8 Bore: 88.9mm Stroke: 71.2mm Displacement: 3,528cc Compression ratio: 10.5 to 1 Carburettors: Two SU H6 Power output: 160bhp at 5,200rpm Performance Maximum speed: 113mph Acceleration: 0-60mph 12.4secs Approx. fuel consumption: 17mpg Brakes Hydraulic, Front: disc Rear: 11ins drums Transmission 3 speed automatic Rear wheel drive Construction Construction: monocoque all steel body Steering Worm & peg, 4.3 turns lock to lock Turning circle: 40ft 11in |
Suspension
Front: independant torsion bar Rear: semi-elliptic, leaf spring, Shock absorbers: telescopic hydraulic Wheels & Tyres 5 stud Rostyle steel 5.5J x 15in with 6.0 x 15in radial tyres Dimensions & Weight Wheelbase: 110.5in Track - front: 55.3in Track - rear: 56in Overall length: 186.5in Overall width: 70.3in Overall height: 60in Ground clearance: 7.9in Kerb weight: 32.5cwt Tank capacity: 14 imp gals Production Total P5B 3.5 Litre Saloon production 1967-1973: 11,501 built Total all P5 1958-73 saloon & coupe: 69,141 |