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Rover 75 V8 Saloon

Bodywork

type 4/5S SAL
doors 4

Engine information

Bore × stroke 90.20 mm × 90.00 mm 3.55 in × 3.54 in
Cylinders V-8 in 90.0° vee
Displace 4.6 litre 4601 cc (280.77 cu in)
Engine type SOHC
Valves 2 valves per cylinder | 16 valves in total
Engine construction iron block; alloy head
Sump Wet sumped
Compression ratio 9.40:1
Fuel system SMPFi
Maximum power 259.6 PS (256.0 bhp) (190.9 kW) @ 5000 rpm
0-50 mph 5.10 s
0-60 mph 6.50 s
0-100 mph 18.70 s
0-100 km/h
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile) 15.20 s @ 92.00
Standing km
Top speed 229 km/h (142 mph)
Fuel consumption 18.3/10.5/13.4 l/100km urban/extra-urban/combined
CO2 emissions 319.0 g/km
Power to weight ratio 152.38 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque 410.0 Nm (302 ft·lb) (41.8 kgm) @ 4000 rpm
bmep 1119.8 kPa (162.4 psi)
Specific torque 89.11 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Code
Main bearings
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 1
Unitary capacity 575.13 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter Y

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 2749 mm
wheelbase 108.2 in
Length (milimeters) 4749 mm
Length (inches) 187 in
Width (milimeters)
Width (inches)
Height (milimeters) 1393 mm
Height (inches) 54.8 in
L:W ratio 1.73
Ground clearance (milimeters)
Ground clearance (inches)
Kerb weight (kilograms) 1680 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 3704 lb
Weight distribuiton 56.00 %
Fuel capacity (litres) 65 litres
Fuel capacity (UK Ga) 14.3 UK Ga
Fuel capacity (US Gal) 17.2 US Gal

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient 0.330
Frontal area 2.15 m2
Cx 0.71

Chassis

Engine location Front
Engine alignment Longitudinal
Drive RWD
Steering rack & pinion PAS
Turns lock-to-lock 2.700
Turning circle
Tyres 215/50 R 17
Wheels 7.5J x 17
Brakes F/R VeDi/VeDi-S-ABS
Brake ∅ 325 mm
Braked area
Transmission 4A
Top gear ratio 0.70
Final drive ratio 3.46

General information

RAC rating 40.4
Number made
Model code
Model family
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

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Designer unknown
Year 2004

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