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Rover P5 Coupe

General information

ModelRover P5 Coupe
Year1966
CategoryMidsize family cars
Rating61 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 power124.00 PS (91 kW or 122 HP) at 4800 Rev. per min.
Max torque217.00 Nm (22.1 kgf-m or 160.1 ft.lbs) at 2650 Rev. per min.
Compression9.0:1
Bore x stroke85.7 x 85.7 mm (3.4 x 3.4 inches)
Fuel systemCarburetor
Valves per cylinder2
Gearbox3-speed automatic or 5-speed manual

Speed and acceleration

Power/weight ratio0.0717 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeCoupe
Max no. of doors4
Passenger space4430 litres (1,170 gallons)
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient0.5

Steering, brakes and tires

Turn circle12 m (480.3 inches)

Dimensions and weight

Weight1730 kg (3,814.0 pounds)
Overall length4750 mm (187.0 inches)
Overall width1790 mm (70.5 inches)
Overall height1480 mm (58.3 inches)
Ground clearance170 mm (6.7 inches)
Wheelbase2820 mm (111.0 inches)
Fuel capacity54.0 litres (14.27 gallons)
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