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Vehicles›Makes›Rover›Models›SD1

1978 Rover SD1

United KingdomGasolineRWDHatchback
Updated Aug 23, 2026
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Specifications

Vehicle DetailsPowertrainDimensionsEngine & PerformanceDimensions & WeightExteriorInteriorOther

Vehicle Details

Year
1978
Make
Rover
Model
SD1
Body Style
Hatchback
Generation
Mark I
Seats
5
Doors
5
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
  • Automatic
  • Manual, 3
  • 5-speed

Powertrain

Engine Name
3500
Engine Configuration
V
Power (hp)
157 hp
Power (kW)
115 kW
Torque
269 Nm (198 lb-ft)
Top speed
195 km/h (121 mph)
0–60 mph
8.5 seconds (estimated)
0–100 km/h
8.9 seconds
Displacement

Dimensions

Length
4,698 mm (185.0 in)
Width
1,768 mm (69.6 in)
Height
1,385 mm (54.5 in)
Wheelbase
2,815 mm (110.8 in)
Curb weight
1,460 kg (3,219 lb)

Engine & Performance

Engine

Engine Specification
Rev. at Max Power
5,250 rpm
Rev. at Max Torque
2,500 rpm
Engine Configuration
Compression Ratio
9.35 :1
Engine Configuration
V-Engine

3,528 cc
Transmission & Drivetrain
Transmission
  • Automatic
  • Manual, 3
  • 5-speed

Fuel

General
Tank Volume
66 litres
Fuel Consumption NEDC
City
16.7 litres / 100 km
Highway
7.3 litres / 100 km
Combined
10.1 litres / 100 km

Dimensions & Weight

Exterior

Track, Front
1,500 mm (59.1 in)
Track, Rear
1,500 mm (59.1 in)
Turning Circle
10.4 m
Ground Clearance
137 - 155 mm (5.4 - 6.1 in)

Weight

Exterior

Chassis & Body

Chassis
Chassis
Hatchback

Equipment

Other Equipment
Normal Roof
Yes

Interior

Equipment

Instrument Cluster
Odometer Limit
100,000 km/miles

Trunk

Rear Trunk
Yes

Other

Car Classification

British Classification
Executive Car
Australian Classification
Large Car
European Segment
E-Segment
Car.info Classification
Executive Car

Awards

European Car of the Year
1977
Gross Weight
1960 – 1970 kg (4,321 – 4,343 lb)
Cargo Capacity
500 kg (1,102 lb)
Max Roof Load
70 kg (154 lb)
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SD1Model1 variant

€67,000

MSRP · EUR

8.9
Body
Hatchback
Variant
SD1 Standard1977–1987
SD1 Hatchback Generations1 of 3
Year
Powertrain
Horsepower
157 hp
Drivetrain
RWD
Fuel
Transmission
Gasoline