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Specifications
Rover P5 (3 Litre) and P5B (3.5 Litre) Specifications
Here’s a useful table of Specifications for the Rover P5 and P5B. I’ll keep updating this over time as new information is collected. If you want me to add something or you spot an error, just let me know and I’ll be happy to add it or fix it.
Rover P5 MkI / IA Saloon | Rover P5 MkII Saloon & Coupe | Rover P5 MkIII Saloon & Coupe | Rover P5B Saloon & Coupe | |
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General Configuration | Front-engine rear wheel drive. | Front-engine rear wheel drive. | Front-engine rear wheel drive. | Front-engine rear wheel drive. |
Engine Type | 6 cylinders in-line. | 6 cylinders in-line. | 6 cylinders in-line. | V8 |
0-60 mph | 16.2 seconds (Autocar, 21 Aug 1959) | Not stated. | Not stated. | 12.4 seconds |
Top Speed | 97.5 m.p.h. (Autocar, 21 Aug 1959) | Not stated. | Not stated. | 108 mph |
Power | 115 b.h.p. @ 4,500 r.p.m. | Manual: 134 b.h.p. @ 5,000 r.p.m. Auto: 129 b.h.p @ 4,500 r.p.m. | Manual & Auto: 134 b.h.p. @ 5,000 r.p.m. | 184 b.h.p. @ 5,200 r.p.m. |
Torque | 164 lb. ft. @ 1,500 r.p.m. | Manual: 169 lb. ft. @ 1,750 r.p.m. Auto: 161 lb. ft. @ 3,000 r.p.m. | Manual & Auto: 169 lb. ft. @ 1,750 r.p.m. | 226 lb. ft. @ 3,000 r.p.m. |
Capacity | 183 cu.in. / 2,995 c.c. | 183 cu.in. / 2,995 c.c. | 183 cu.in. / 2,995 c.c. | 215.3 cu. in. / 3,528 c.c. |
Cylinder Bore | 3.063 in. / 77.8 mm | 3.063 in. / 77.8 mm | 3.063 in. / 77.8 mm | 3.5 in. / 88.9 mm |
Cylinder Stroke | 4.134 in. / 105 mm | 4.134 in. / 105 mm | 4.134 in. / 105 mm | 2.8 in. / 71.12 mm |
Fuel Tank | 14 Gallons / 64 litres | 14 Gallons / 64 litres | 14 Gallons / 64 litres | 14 Gallons / 64 litres. (Petrol 5*) |
Fuel Delivery | Electric pump | Electric pump | Electric pump | Mechanical pump. Twin SU Carburettors. |
Suspension Front | Independent, laminated torsion spring. | Independent, laminated torsion spring. | Independent, laminated torsion spring. | Independent, laminated torsion spring. |
Suspension Rear | Live axle, progressive rate semi-elliptical leaf springs. | Live axle, progressive rate semi-elliptical leaf springs. | Live axle, progressive rate semi-elliptical leaf springs. | Live axle, progressive rate semi-elliptical leaf springs. |
Steering | Burman re-circulating ball. | Burman re-circulating ball. Power assistance standard on the Coupe. | Worm and peg. Power assistance standard on the Coupe. | Power steering: Hydrosteer variable ratio. |
Brakes | Servo-assisted hydraulic drum brakes. Later models disc / drum brakes. | Servo-assisted hydraulic disc / drum brakes. | Servo-assisted hydraulic disc / drum brakes. | Servo-assisted hydraulic disc / drum brakes. |
Tyres | 6.70 x 15 tubeless. 7.10 x 15 optional. | 6.70 x 15 tubeless. | 6.70 x 15 tubeless. | 6.70 x 15 tubeless. |
Body | Unitary steel construction with front sub-frame. | Unitary steel construction with front sub-frame. | Unitary steel construction with front sub-frame. | Unitary steel construction with front sub-frame. |
Gearbox | 4-speed manual or 3-speed automatic. | 4-speed manual or 3-speed automatic. | 4-speed manual or 3-speed automatic (Borg-Warner Type 35). | 3-speed automatic, Borg-Warner Type 35. |
Length | 186.5 in. / 4.74 m | 186.5 in. / 4.74 m | 186.5 in. / 4.74 m | 186.5 in. / 4.737 m |
Width | 70 in. / 1.78 m | 70 in. / 1.78 m | 70 in. / 1.78 m | 70.50 in. / 1.78 m |
Height (Coupe) | Not applicable | 57.25 in. / 1.45 m | 58 in. / 1.49 m | 58 in. / 1.47 m |
Height (Saloon) | 60.25 in. / 1.53 m | 59.25 in. / 1.50 m | 61 in. / 1.54 m | 61 in. / 1.54 m |
Wheelbase | 110.5 in. / 2.81 m | 110.5 in. / 2.81 m | 110.5 in. / 2.81 m | 110.5 in. / 2.81 m |
Track (Front) | 55 in. / 1.40 m | 55.31 in / 1.41 m | 55.31 in / 1.41 m | 55.31 in. / 1.41 m |
Track ( Rear) | 56 in. / 1.42 m | 56 in. / 1.42 m | 56 in. / 1.42 m | 56 in. / 1.42 m |
Ground Clearance | 7.88 in. / 0.20 m | 7.88 in. / 0.20 m | 6.63 in. / 0.16 m | 6.63 in. / 0.16 m |
Weight | Not stated | Not stated | Not stated | Saloon: 3,498 lb / 1,587 kg Coupe: 3,479 lb / 1,578 kg |