Rover P5 (3 litre) 1958-1973

Rover P5 (3 litre) 1958-1973

This was Rover''s first monocoque model. It acquired front disc brakes in 1960. The Mark 2 arrived in 1962. The Coupé version was introduced at the same time.

Rover P5

1958 Rover 3 litre Mk 1

Rover P5

1958 Rover 3 litre Mk 1

Rover introduced the 3.5 litre, known as the P5B, in 1967. As with the 3 litre, it was available both as Saloon or Coupe. The P5 (3 Litre) had an option of a manual or automatic gearbox. The P5B (3.5 Litre) was only available as an automatic.

The differences between the two models are: wheels, chrome Rostyles on the P5B, straight side moulding as opposed to a sharp angle on the P5, no hole in the front grille for the starting handle, rubber strips on the over-riders and recessed fog lamps in the front wings on the P5B

67 P5 Saloon

1967 3.5 litre Saloon

3.5 litre Saloon

3.5 litre Saloon

The roofline of the coupé (see press photo below) was 2.5 inches lower than that of the saloon.

1967 3.5 litre CoupÔøΩ

1967 3.5 litre Coupé

3.5 litre CoupÔøΩ

3.5 litre Coupé

Between 1959 and 1973 Rover produced almost 70,000 P5s.

Specification 1967 Rover 3.5 litre

Engine V8, 3528cc

Power 160bhp @ 5200 rpm

Transmission 3 speed automatic

Chassis Unitary construction

Suspension Independent front, rear live axle

Brakes Disc front, drum rear

Top speed 180 km/h

Acceleration 0-96 km/h: 10.7 s