Rover V8 engine
| Rover V8 engine | |
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3.5-litre Rover V8 engine from a 1986 Range Rover | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Rover and its successors |
| Production | 1967–2006 |
| Layout | |
| Configuration | 90° V8 |
| Displacement | 3.5–5.0 L; 215.3–304.9 cu in (3,528–4,997 cc) |
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| Cylinder block material | Aluminium |
| Cylinder head material | Aluminium |
| Valvetrain | OHV 2 valves x cyl. |
| Compression ratio | 8.13:1, 9.35:1, 10.5:1 |
| Combustion | |
| Turbocharger | On some versions |
| Fuel system | |
| Management | Bosch L-Jetronic, Motronic or Hitachi Hotwire |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Cooling system | Water-cooled |
| Output | |
| Power output | 158–340 hp (118–254 kW; 160–345 PS) |
| Torque output | 210–350 lb⋅ft (285–475 N⋅m) |
| Dimensions | |
| Length | 840 mm (33.2 in) |
| Width | 760 mm (30 in) |
| Height | 710 mm (28 in) |
| Dry weight | 144–170 kg (317–375 lb) |
The Rover V8 engine is a compact OHV V8 internal combustion engine with aluminium cylinder block and cylinder heads, designed and produced by Rover in the United Kingdom, based on a General Motors engine. It has been used in a wide range of vehicles from Rover and other manufacturers since its British debut in 1967.