1962 Rover P5 MkII/III Specifications

1962 Rover P5 Engine & Transmission.

Engine:

The Saloon version of the P5 model has a 2994 cc (182.7 ci) 12 valve Straight 6 Naturally Aspirated Petrol engine.

Transmission:

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

1962 Rover P5 Power & Torque.

Power:

The 1962 Rover P5 reaches its peak power of 134 bhp (99 kW) @ 5000 rpm.

Torque:

The 1962 Rover P5 produces torque measuring 169 lb-ft (229.1 Nm) @ 1750 rpm.

Power to Weight:

The P5 weighs around 1651 kg (3639 lb). The 1962 Rover P5 Power to weight is 81.1 bhp per metric ton or alternatively as 102.3 lb-ft of torque per ton.

1962 Rover P5 0-60, Top Speed & Quarter Mile

Top Speed:

The 1962 Rover P5 has a top speed of 111 mph (178.6 kph)

Acceleration:

The 1962 Rover P5 accelerates 0-60mph (96.6 kph) in 15.00 seconds or 0-100kph in 15.5s. The 1962 Rover P5 estimated 1/4 mile drag time is 15.54 seconds with a trap speed of 72.6 mph.

1962 P5 MkII/III Rivals:

• 2000 Citroen C2 VTR
• 1970 Ford Escort MK1 Mexico RS
• 1979 Alfa-Romeo Spider 1600 Junior

Related Links:

• 1962 P5 Rivals List.
• 1962 P5: Full Review and Comparisons.
• A Brief History of Rover
• Compare the 1962 Rover P5

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