ROVER SD1 3500

For one year only: V8-S

1980

Even before the end of the 'Mark I' variant of the SD1 series, the 'V8-S' model will be offered. It remains on the market for almost a year, followed by the 'Vanden Plas' and 'Vitesse' variants.

It is the most powerful SD1 of the 'Mark I' variant, and almost their swan song: a 3500 equipped with numerous special features. Only one year on offer, it represents the transition to the 'Vanden Plas' and 'Vitesse' variants. It is advertised as 'The ultimate Rover'.

Source

1980 V8-S Brochure BL

The specifications of the ROVER 3500 additional equipment details, model year 1980

Exterior		Interior
Steel sliding sunroof		Fully integrated air conditioning
Headlamp wash/wipe units		Rear head rests
Special gold finish alloy wheels		Velour door panels
Black chrome bumpers		Cross-ribbed velvet upholstery
V8S badging and coachline		Shape pile carpeting
Chrome finish to tail pipe		Two detachable head rest pads
Cross-ribbed velvet upholstery		Radio with speakers front and rear
Acceleration		Fuel Consumption
0 - 40 kmh	2,5 sec	City	17,4 ltr / 100 km
0 - 60 kmh	4,2 sec	constant 90 kmh	7,9 ltr / 100 km
0 - 100 kmh	9,2 sec	constant 120 kmh	10,1 ltr / 100 km
0 - 30 mph	3,1 sec	City	16,2 mpg
0 - 40 mph	4,5 sec	constant 56 mph	36,3 mpg
0 - 60 mph	8,6 sec	constant 75 mph	27,9 mpg

Seat upholstery of cross-ribbed velvet			Dashboard and centre console
Left: Radio and Air Conditioning - Right: Velour Door Panels			Headlamp Wash / Wipe Units