GENERAL SPECIFICATION
Engine Rover V8
Bore of cylinder (mm) 94.00
Stroke (mm) 71.12
Compression ratio 9.35:1
Cubic capacity 3950cc
Firing order 1L,8R,4R,3L,6R,5L,7L,2R
Power (kw @ rpm) 140 @ 4800
Torque (NM) 305 @ 3500
Valve operation Central camshaft, pushrods to overhead valves,
hydraulic tappets.
Valve timing: Inlet 39° BT 28° AB
Exhaust 77° BB 66° AT
Oil capacity: Engine (refill) 10.0Pts/5.7 Lts/12 US Pts
Gearbox 2.8 Pts/1.6 Lts/3.36 US Pts
Rear axle 1.75 Pts/1.0 Lts/2.1 US Pts
Water capacity 24 Pts/42 Lts/28.8 US Pts
Cooling system Water pump, radiator(15lb/in²) electric fan and
thermostat (88°C) (antifreeze Page 5)
Petrol 95/98 Octane unleaded only
Tank capacity 12.5 Gall/56 Lts 15 US Gall.
Ignition System
Type Lucas Dis 2
Ignition timing 4° ± 1° BTDC @ 750 rpm
Spark Plug types Champion RN11YC
Spark Plug gap 0.9mm/0.035"/0.040"
Carburation type Lucas Gems hot wire electronic injection
Fuel Pump pressure 26-36 PSI/1.8-2.5 BARI
CO Reading 0.5/1.0%
Front Wheel Alignment and Suspension
Castor angle 4°
Camber 1° NEG ± 0.5°
Kingpin inclination 2°
Toe-in 0 to
1
/
8
" (0 to 3.2mm)
Weights
Complete with tools and petrol 940kg (2,068lb)
2
Plus 8 4.0
Technical Information
Technical
Information
All specifications are subject to alteration without prior notice
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