1958 Rover P5 Mk1/1A Specifications

1958 Rover P5 Engine & Transmission.

Engine:

The Saloon version of the P5 model has a 2995 cc (182.7 ci) 12 valve Straight 6 Naturally Aspirated Petrol engine.

Transmission:

This particular Rover P5 Mk1/1A has a 4 speed / Manual gearbox with the power being delivered through it's RWD system.

1958 Rover P5 Power & Torque.

Power:

The 1958 Rover P5 reaches its peak power of 115 bhp (85 kW) @ 4500 rpm.

Torque:

The 1958 Rover P5 produces torque measuring 164 lb-ft (222.3 Nm) @ 1500 rpm.

Power to Weight:

The P5 weighs around 1638 kg (3611 lb). The 1958 Rover P5 Power to weight is 70.2 bhp per metric ton or alternatively as 100.1 lb-ft of torque per ton.

1958 Rover P5 0-60, Top Speed & Quarter Mile

Top Speed:

The 1958 Rover P5 has a top speed of 100 mph (160.9 kph)

Acceleration:

The 1958 Rover P5 accelerates 0-60mph (96.6 kph) in 16.00 seconds or 0-100kph in 16.5s. The 1958 Rover P5 estimated 1/4 mile drag time is 15.8 seconds with a trap speed of 69.1 mph.

1958 P5 Mk1/1A Rivals:

• 2011 Dacia Sandero 1.6 16v
• 1966 Austin-Healey Sprite MK IV AN8
• 1997 Honda Civic 1.8 VTi-S

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• 1958 P5 Rivals List.
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• A Brief History of Rover
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