| Specifications ROVER SD1 2600 - Model Year 1979 (Switzerland) |
| Body Style |
| Type | Self-supporting all-steel body with deformation-resistant safety passenger compartment and front and rear crumple zones; five seats, four doors and rear, hatchback saloon; laminated windscreen TRIPLEX TEN-TWENTY; rear window heating. |
| Engine |
| Type | Water-cooled six-cylinder four-stroke in-line engine, crankshaft with four bearings, overhead camshaft, suspended valves |
| Bore | 81,00 mm | Stroke | 84,00 mm |
| Compression | 9,25 : 1 | Cylinder Capacity | 2.596 ccm |
| Power Output | 136 PS (100 kW) DIN at 5.000 rpm | Torque | 21,30 mkg (208,9 Nm) at 3.900 rpm |
| Firing order | 1-5-3-6-2-4 | Tax horsepower (Switzerland) | 13,22 |
| Cooling System |
| Type | "Lossless" pressure system with separate expansion tank |
| Cooling agent | Water |
| Circulation | Wing pump, thermostatically controlled current |
| Ventilator | 13 blades; viscous fan (TORQUATROL) |
| Lubricating System |
| Type | Pressure-circulating lubrication with main-flow oil filter |
| Pump | Gear pump on front crankshaft |
| Pressure at 2,000 rpm | 28 lbf per in² / 1,97 kg per cm² |
| Oil filter | One-way main flow filter |
| Oil filler | Sealed cap on valve cover |
| Fuel System |
| Pump | Electric, immersed in fuel tank |
| Carbureter | 2 S.U. Twin flat-flow carburetors Typ HI F 6 |
| Needle size | BAK |
| Fuel - Filter | In the fuel line, replaceable |
| Oktane demand | 97 ROZ |
| Transmission |
| Type | Drive on the rear wheels via cardan shaft on hypoid rear axle |
| Manual Gearing |
| Clutch | Hydraulically actuated single discs - dry clutch diameter: 9.5 in / 240 mm |
| Gearing | 5 gears + reverse, all forward gears synchronized, own oil pump |
| Differential gear ratio | 3,45 : 1 |
| Transmission reduction | 5 to 1 + Reverse: 0,833 / 1,000 / 1,396 / 2,087 / 3,321 / 3,428 |
| Overall reduction | 5 to 1 + Reverse: 2,566 / 3,083 / 4,300 / 6,428 / 10,229 / 10,558 |
| Automatic Gearing |
| Clutch | Torque converter |
| Type | Borg Warner 65 |
| Differential gear ratio | 3,08 : 1 |
| Reduction range | Converter, 3 to 1 + Reverse: 1,00-2,08 / 1,45-3,02 / 2,39-4,97 / 2,09-4,35 |
| Overall reduction | 3 to 1 + Reverse: 3,08-6,41 / 4,46-9,30 / 7,36-15,31 / 6,44-13,40 |
| Electrical System |
| Polarity | Negative Earth |
| Voltage of the battery | 12 Volt |
| Kapacity | at 20 hours discharge capacity 66 Ah |
| Alternator | three-phase current, 660 W, Lucas 23 ACR |
| Starter | 3 M 100 PE |
| Brake System |
| Type | Hydraulic dual-circuit brake with brake booster and pressure limiter in the rear brake circuit |
| Front - Type | Caliper disc brakes 10,15 in / 258 mm |
| Rear - Type | Drum brakes, self-adjusting, 9 in x 2,25 in / 228 x 57 mm |
| Dual-circuit system | Split hydraulic system; front and rear brakes independent via dual-circuit master cylinder. Warning by light on the dashboard in case of pressure difference. |
| Brake Servo - Type | Direct-acting |
| Handbrake | Mechanical, acting on the rear wheels. |
| Steering |
| Type | Servo-assisted rack-and-pinion steering. 2.7 turns from stop to stop. |
| Suspension, front |
| Art | Independent suspension. Wheel guidance by McPherson struts, wishbones and stabilizer. |
| Suspension, rear |
| Art | Rigid axle. Guided by trailing arms and Watts rods. Coil springs, telescopic shock absorbers with level compensation. |
| Weights (approximate) |
| Curb weight | 1.330 kg | Total weight | 1.915 kg |
| Load capacity | 585 kg | Max. roof load | 50 kg |
| Max. front axle load | 930 kg | Max. rear axle load | 985 kg |
| Power/weight ratio | 9,8 kg/PS = 13,3 kg /kW | | |
| Filling Quantities (nominal values) |
| Fuel Tank | 66,00 l | Rear axle | 0,90 l |
| Sump and Filter | 7,10 l | Cooling System incl. Heating | 10,30 l |
| Gearing, manual | 1,50 l | Front windscreen washer | 5,96 l |
| Gearing, Automatic | 5,80 l | Rear windscreen washer | 1,70 l |
| Wheels and Tyres |
| Type | Steel rims | Tyre Size | Radial Typres 175 HR 14 |
| Diameter | 14 in | Rim Size | 6 J |
| Road Performance |
| V max, manual | 191 km/h | V max, Automatic | 185 km/h |
| 0-100 km/h, manual | 11,3 sek | 0-100 km/h, Automatic | 12,2 sek |
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| Specifications ROVER SD1 2600 S - Model Year 1982 (Germany) |
| Body Type |
| Type | Self-supporting all-steel body with deformation-resistant safety passenger compartment and front and rear crumple zones; five seats, four doors and rear, hatchback saloon; laminated windscreen TRIPLEX TEN-TWENTY; rear window heating, electrically controlled side windows |
| Engine |
| Type | Water-cooled six-cylinder four-stroke in-line engine, light alloy cylinder head, crankshaft with four bearings, overhead camshaft (ohc) |
| Bore | 81,00 mm | Stroke | 84,00 mm |
| Compression ratio | 9,25 : 1 | Cylinder capacity | 2.579 ccm |
| Power output | 126 PS (93 kW) at 4.950 rpm | Torque | 195 Nm at 3.500 rpm |
| Lubrication System |
| Type | Pressure-circulating lubrication with main-flow oil filter |
| Pump | High performance rotor pump |
| Pressure at 2.000 rpm | 28 lbf per in² / 1,97 kg per cm² |
| Ölfilter | Disposable main flow filter |
| Ölfüller | Sealed cap on valve cover |
| Fuel System |
| Pump | Electric, immersed in fuel tank |
| Carbureter | 2 S.U. Twin flat-flow carburetor with automatic start |
| Needle Size | BAK |
| Fuel - Filter | In the fuel pipe, replaceable |
| Oktane demand | 97 ROZ |
| Transmission |
| Type | Drive to the rear wheels via cardan shaft on hypoid rear axle |
| Manual Gearing |
| Clutch | Hydraulically operated single disc dry clutch; diameter: 9,5 in / 240 mm |
| Gearing | 5 gears + Reverse, all forward gears synchronized, own oil pump |
| Differential gear ratio | 3,08 : 1 |
| Gear reduction | 5 to 1 + Reverse: 0,833 / 1,000 / 1,396 / 2,087 / 3,321 / 3,428 |
| Total reduction | 5 to 1 + Reverse: 2,566 / 3,083 / 4,300 / 6,428 / 10,229 / 10,558 |
| Automatic Gearing |
| Clutch | Torque converter |
| Type | Borg Warner 65 |
| Differential gear ratio | 3,08 : 1 |
| Gear reduction | Converter, 3 to 1 + Reverse: 1,00-2,08 / 1,45-3,02 / 2,39-4,97 / 2,09-4,35 |
| Total reduction | 3 to 1 + Reverse: 3,08-6,41 / 4,46-9,30 / 7,36-15,31 / 6,44-13,40 |
| Electrical System |
| Polarity | Negative Earth |
| Voltage | 12 Volt |
| Kapacity | at 20 hours discharge capacity 66 Ah |
| Alternator | Three-phase A.C. current, 660 W, Lucas 23 ACR |
| Starter | 3 M 100 PE |
| Brake System |
| Type | Hydraulic dual-circuit brake with brake booster and pressure limiter in the rear brake circuit |
| Front - Type | Caliper disc brakes 10,15 in / 258 mm |
| Rear - Type | Drum brakes, self-adjusting, 9 in x 2,25 in / 228 x 57 mm |
| Dual-circuit System | Split hydraulic system; front and rear brakes independent via dual-circuit master cylinder. Warning by light on the dashboard in case of pressure difference. |
| Brake Servo - Type | Direct acting |
| Handbrake | Mechanical, acting on the rear wheels. |
| Steering |
| Type | Servo-assisted rack-and-pinion steering. 2.7 turns from stop to stop. Adjustable safety steering column with leather steering wheel. |
| Suspension, front |
| Type | Independent suspension. Wheel guidance by McPherson struts, wishbones and stabilizer. |
| Suspension, rear |
| Type | Rigid axle. Guided by trailing arms and Watts rods. Coil springs, telescopic shock absorbers with level compensation. |
| Weights (approximate) |
| Curb weight | 1.385 kg | Load capacity | 530 kg |
| Total weight | 1.915 kg | Towing weight, unbraked | max. 463 kg |
| Max. Front axle load | 930 kg | Towing weight, braked | max. 1.500 kg |
| Max. Rear axle load | 985 kg | Max. Roof load | 50 kg |
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| Rover SD1 2600 S and 2600 Vanden Plas - Specifications Model Year 1985 (United Kingdom) |
| Engine | SD1 2600 S | SD1 2600 Vanden Plas |
| Straight six-cylinder, overhead camshaft, aluminium cylinder head, two carburettors, 2,597 ccm, 130 bhp (DIN) | Standard |
| Gearing | SD1 2600 S | SD1 2600 Vanden Plas |
| Fully synchronized, manual 5-speed transmission | Without extra charge |
| 3-speed automatic transmission | Standard |
| Suspension | SD1 2600 S | SD1 2600 Vanden Plas |
| Front: Independent suspension, reinforced coil springs and dampers, anti-roll bar | Standard |
| Rear: Coil springs, dampers, trailing arms, Watt linkage | Standard |
| Rear: Self-levelling shock absorbers | Not available | Standard |
| Steering | SD1 2600 S | SD1 2600 Vanden Plas |
| Servo-assisted rack-and-pinion steering | Standard |
| Brakes | SD1 2600 S | SD1 2600 Vanden Plas |
| Servo-assisted dual-circuit brake, front disc brakes with four pistons, 25.8 cm diameter, rear drum brakes, 23 cm diameter | Standard |
| Wheels and Tyres | SD1 2600 S | SD1 2600 Vanden Plas |
| Alloy rims 6", Tyres 175 SR x 14 | Standard | Not available |
| Painted aluminium rims 6", Tyres 195/70 HR 14 | Not available | Standard |
| Electrical equipment 12 V (negative earth) | SD1 2600 S | SD1 2600 Vanden Plas |
| Steering wheel lever for indicator, horn and headlight flasher | Standard |
| Steering wheel lever for 2-stage wiper/washer and intermittent wiper stage | Standard |
| Intermittent wipe/wash unit rear | Standard |
| two-tone horn | Standard |
| 2 reversing and 2 rear fog lamps each | Standard |
| Hazard warning lights | Standard |
| Dimmer for instrument lighting | Standard |
| Illuminated gear indicator (automatic gearbox) | Standard |
| Illuminated cigar lighter | Standard |
| Heatable rear window | Standard |
| Central locking system | Standard |
| Switch for interior lights on dashboard | Standard |
| Boot lamp | Standard |
| Reading light and luggage compartment light | Not available | Standard |
| Warning lights in the front doors | Not available | Standard |
| Electric window lifters | Standard |
| Two electrically adjustable heatable rear-view mirrors | Standard |
| Pressure washing system for front headlights | At additional costs | Standard |
| Two halogen fog lamps | At additional costs | Standard |
| Rear reading lights | Not available | Standard |
| Halogen headlamps | Standard |
| Multifunction display (trip computer) | At additional costs | Standard |
| Electronic fuel gauge | Standard |
| Two engine compartment lights | Standard |
| Digital clock with stopwatch function | Standard |
| Automatic switching off of the front headlights when the ignition is switched off | Not available | Standard |
| Cigar lighter rear | Not available> | Standard |
| Cruise control | Not available | At additional costs |
| Automatic switching off of the front headlights when the ignition is switched off | Standard |
| Radio | SD1 2600 S | SD1 2600 Vanden Plas |
| Electron. 3-band stereo push-button radio with stereo cassette player | Standard |
| 2 front and 2 rear speakers, tunable | Standard |
| Instrumentation | SD1 2600 S | SD1 2600 Vanden Plas |
| Printed circuit boards | Standard |
| Electronic speed display with odometer and trip meter | Standard |
| Pointer instruments for tank contents, cooling water temperature and oil pressure | Standard |
| Warning lights for ignition, oil pressure, lack of cooling water, handbrake, brake fluid, high beam, failed lights, heated rear window, hazard warning light, direction indicator, rear fog light, worn brake pads, missing engine oil | Standard |
| Miscellaneous data | SD1 2600 S | SD1 2600 Vanden Plas |
| Loading capacity | 0,49 m³ |
| Loading capacity, rear seat folded down | 1,42 m³ |
| Maximum roof load | 50 kg |
| Maximum towing capacity | 1.524 kg |
| Fuel capacity | 65,9 ltr |
| Servicing intervals | 12 month rsp. 12.000 mls |
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