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SD1
1978 Rover SD1
United Kingdom
Gasoline
RWD
Hatchback
Updated Aug 23, 2026
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Specifications
Vehicle Details
Powertrain
Dimensions
Engine & Performance
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Interior
Other
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
3,528 cc
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
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
Gross Weight
1960 – 1970 kg
(4,321 – 4,343 lb)
Cargo Capacity
500 kg
(1,102 lb)
Max Roof Load
70 kg
(154 lb)
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
SD1
Model
1 variant
€67,000
MSRP · EUR
8.9
Body
Hatchback
Variant
SD1 Standard
1977–1987
SD1 Hatchback Generations
1 of 3
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Mark I
1977–1980
Year
1978
Powertrain
3500
Horsepower
157 hp
Drivetrain
RWD
Fuel
Transmission
Automatic | Manual, 3 | 5-speed
Gasoline
HatchbackHatchback
RWD
Gasoline