Rover P5 – specifications
Built: 1958–1973 · Series: Other models
Data for the version built 1958–1973
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Rover P6 – British saloon car built 1963 to 1977: mid-size line offered with four-cylinder and V8 engines, De Dion rear axle, model name taken from the works project code
Rover was a British car maker based in Solihull, England. The P6 was built between 1963 and 1977; its name derives from the internal works project code, as was common among British makers of the period. Nothing further can be added about the specific vehicle's recorded values, as none appear in this excerpt.
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Over its production run, the P6 was offered with both four-cylinder and V8 engines, the V8 version being marketed as the 3500. A defining feature of the line was its De Dion rear axle, an unusual arrangement for a production saloon of the period, combining a guided rigid axle with independently mounted brakes.
The P6 was positioned as a mid-size saloon for the upper end of the market, with a unitary body and chassis engineering that was advanced for the 1960s. The combination of a De Dion rear axle with disc brakes on all four wheels set the car apart technically from many rivals in its class.
When buying a P6, the condition of the De Dion axle and its locating components matters most, as wear here leads to unusual handling. Corrosion of the unitary body, particularly at the sills and floor pans, is a key check point on a car this age, as is the availability of spare parts through specialist clubs and dealers for classic Rover models, particularly trim and interior parts that were never reproduced in large numbers.
Sources: SpecCodex-Register: Kennwerte des Modells Rover P6
Technical data
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 186.5correct |
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| Width | 70correct |
| Height | 61 in Saloon; 58 in Coupécorrect |
| Wheelbase | 110.5correct |
| Unladen weight | 3498 lb; (3.5 litre saloon)correct |
Origin and approval
| Vehicle class | Full-size carcorrect |
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Other data
| Predecessor | Rover P4 (concurrent)correct |
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| Successor | Rover P6 (concurrent)correct |
Frequently asked questions
When was the Rover P5 built?
Production years: 1958–1973.
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