Rover SD1 I 3500 V8 Hatchback
116 kW158 PS156 hp1976
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- Power
- 116 kW 158 PS · 156 hp
- Top speed
- 193 km/h
- Length
- 4,699 mm
An eight-cylinder petrol engine with 116 kW (158 PS) powers the Rover SD1 I 3500 V8 hatchback. A five-speed manual gearbox sends the SD1 I 3500 V8's drive to the rear wheels.
Within the SD1 I line-up of 3 petrol versions, it delivers 55% more power than the entry 2.0 2000 O-series (75 kW) and 26 kW less than the Vitesse 3.5 V8 injection (142 kW). The car reaches 193 km/h.
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Engine
| Fuel | Petrol |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 8 |
| Power | 116 kW 158 PS · 156 hp |
Transmission
| Gearbox | Manual |
|---|---|
| Gears | 5 |
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive |
Performance
| Top speed | 193 km/h 120 mph |
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Dimensions and weight
| Length | 4,699 mm 185.0 in |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,768 mm 69.6 in |
| Height | 1,372 mm 54.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 2,814 mm 110.8 in |
Production
| Body type | Hatchback |
|---|---|
| Years | 1976 |
| Generation | SD1 I (1976–1986) |
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