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Rover P5

General information

ModelRover P5
Year1959
Rating60.7 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size2995 ccm (182.75 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline
Seats5
DriveRear wheels
Transmission3-speed automatic or 5-speed manual

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, longitudinal
Displacement2995 ccm (182.75 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 6 cylinder
Max power106.50 PS (78 kW or 105 HP) at 4500 Rev. per min.
Max torque222.00 Nm (22.6 kgf-m or 163.7 ft.lbs) at 1500 Rev. per min.
Compression8.8:1
Bore x stroke77.8 x 105.0 mm (3.1 x 4.1 inches)
Fuel systemCarburetor
Valves per cylinder2
Cooling systemLiquid
Gearbox3-speed automatic or 5-speed manual

Speed and acceleration

Power/weight ratio0.0674 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Max no. of doors4
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient0.5

Steering, brakes and tires

Front brakesDisks
Rear brakesDrums

Dimensions and weight

Weight1584 kg (3,492.1 pounds)
Overall length4750 mm (187.0 inches)
Overall width1790 mm (70.5 inches)
Overall height1540 mm (60.6 inches)
Ground clearance210 mm (8.3 inches)
Wheelbase2820 mm (111.0 inches)
Fuel capacity63.0 litres (16.64 gallons)
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