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SD1
1983 Rover SD1
United Kingdom
Gasoline
2WD
Hatchback
Updated Aug 23, 2026
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Specifications
Vehicle Details
Powertrain
Dimensions
Engine & Performance
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Interior
Other
Vehicle Details
Year
1983
Make
Rover
Model
SD1
Body Style
Hatchback
Generation
Mark III
Seats
5
Doors
5
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
2WD
Transmission
Automatic
Manual, 3
5-speed
Powertrain
Engine Name
3500
Engine Configuration
V
Power (hp)
193 hp
Power (kW)
142 kW
Torque
298 Nm (220 lb-ft)
Top speed
211 km/h
(131 mph)
0–60 mph
8.2 seconds (estimated)
0–100 km/h
8.6 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
1,430 kg
(3,153 lb)
Engine & Performance
Engine
Engine Specification
Rev. at Max Power
5,280 rpm
Rev. at Max Torque
4,000 rpm
Engine Configuration
Compression Ratio
9.75 :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
15.3 litres / 100 km
Highway
7.5 litres / 100 km
Combined
9.4 – 10 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
Trunk
Rear Trunk
Yes
Other
Car Classification
British Classification
Executive Car
Australian Classification
Large Car
European Segment
E-Segment
Car.info Classification
Executive Car
Rover
84 vehicles
Gross Weight
1,915 kg
(4,222 lb)
Cargo Capacity
485 kg
(1,069 lb)
Max Roof Load
70 kg
(154 lb)
SD1
Model
1 variant
€67,000
MSRP · EUR
8.9
Body
Hatchback
Variant
SD1 Standard
1977–1987
SD1 Hatchback Generations
3 of 3
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Mark III
1982–1987
Year
1983
Powertrain
3500
Horsepower
193 hp
Drivetrain
2WD
Fuel
Transmission
Automatic | Manual, 3 | 5-speed
Gasoline
Hatchback
2WD
Automatic | Manual, 3 | 5-speed
Gasoline
