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Rover 2000-3500 Hatchback SD1 3500 (156 Hp)
Overall Rating
Rover 2000-3500 Hatchback:
The Rover SD1 is an executive car which was manufactured by British Leyland from 1976 until 1986 and marketed under the Rover marque. Sold with a variety of names, the code name "SD1" refers to the "Specialist Division" of BL , with the "1" denoting it as the first product of their in-house design team. A large five-door hatchback with fastback styling, the SD1 has a front-engine, rear-wheel-drive layout and was sold with various petrol engines, including the Rover V8, as well as a diesel engine....(Read more on Wikipedia)
SD1 Overview:
Rover 2000-3500 Hatchback (SD1). Acceleration is relatively slow (0–100 km/h in 9.2 s). The top speed reaches 203 km/h. A compact car with a rear door that swings upward to provide access to the cargo area. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
3500 (156 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
The standard V8 offers strong, effortless performance, making it a comfortable cruiser with plenty of power on tap.
Fuel Economy
Significantly better than the Vitesse, but still a thirsty engine by modern standards. Expect high fuel bills.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Distinctive and aerodynamic styling
- • Spacious and comfortable interior
- • Powerful V8 engine options (especially Vitesse)
- • Smooth ride quality
Cons:
- • Variable build quality and reliability issues (especially electrical)
- • High fuel consumption for V8 models
- • Rust susceptibility
- • Dated safety features by modern standards
Specifications:
| General: | |
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| Brand: | Rover |
| Model: | 2000-3500 Hatchback |
| Generation: | SD1 |
| Modification (Engine): | 3500 (156 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 1976 |
| End of production: | 1986 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Hatchback |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 5 |
| Engine: | |
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| Power: | 156 Hp |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Engine oil capacity: | 5.5 l |
| Coolant: | 11 l |
| Performance: | |
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| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 9.2 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 9.2 sec |
| Maximum speed: | 203 km/h |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 8.9 sec |
| Space: | |
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| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 l |
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