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SD1
1987 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
1987
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
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
1,430 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
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
Gross Weight
1,915 kg
(4,222 lb)
Cargo Capacity
485 kg
(1,069 lb)
Max Roof Load
70 kg
(154 lb)
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
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
1987
Powertrain
3500
Horsepower
193 hp
Drivetrain
2WD
Fuel
Transmission
Automatic | Manual, 3 | 5-speed
Gasoline
HatchbackHatchback
2WD
Automatic | Manual, 3 | 5-speed
Gasoline