Rover P5 1959 specs
General information
| Model: | Rover P5 |
| Year: | 1959 |
| Manufacturer: | Rover |
| Seats: | 5 |
Engine and transmission
| Valves per cylinder: | 2 |
| Engine type: | Inline, 6 cylinder |
| Engine location: | Front, longitudinal |
| Displacement: | 2995 ccm |
| Max power: | 106.5 PS (79 kW) at 4500 Rev. per min. |
| Max torque: | 222 Nm at 1500 Rev. per min. |
| Compression: | 8.8:1 |
| Bore x stroke: | 77.8 x 105 mm (3.1 x 4.1 inches) |
| Cooling system: | Liquid |
| Gearbox: | 3-speed automatic or 5-speed manual |
Main features, safety and ecconomy
| Fuel type: | Gasoline |
| Drive: | Rear wheels |
Speed and acceleration
| Power/weight ratio: | 0.0672 PS/kg |
Exterior and interior
| Max no. of doors: | 4 |
| Aerodynamic dragcoefisient: | 0.5 |
Steering, brakes and tires
| Front brakes: | Disks |
| Rear brakes: | Drums |
Dimensions and weight
| Weight: | 1584 kg (3492.1 pounds) |
| Overall length: | 4750 mm (187 inches) |
| Overall width: | 1790 mm (70.5 inches) |
| Overall height: | 1540 mm (60.6 inches) |
| Wheelbase: | 2820 mm (111 inches) |
| Fuel capacity: | 63 litres (16.64 gallons) |
| Ground clearance: | 210 mm (8.3 inches) |






















