Rover V8 engine

Rover V8 engine
Overview
Manufacturer	Rover and its successors
Production	1967–2006
Layout
Configuration	90° V8
Displacement	3.5–5.0 L; 215.3–304.9 cu in (3,528–4,997 cc)
Cylinder bore	88.9 mm (3.50 in) 93.5 mm (3.68 in) 94 mm (3.70 in)
Piston stroke	71.12 mm (2.80 in) 77 mm (3.03 in) 80 mm (3.15 in) 82 mm (3.23 in) 88.9 mm (3.50 in) 90 mm (3.54 in)
Cylinder block material	Aluminium
Cylinder head material	Aluminium
Valvetrain	OHV 2 valves x cyl.
Compression ratio	8.13:1, 9.35:1, 10.5:1
Combustion
Turbocharger	On some versions
Fuel system	SU or Stromberg carburettors Stanadyne rotary mechanical fuel injection
Management	Bosch L-Jetronic, Motronic or Hitachi Hotwire
Fuel type	Petrol
Cooling system	Water-cooled
Output
Power output	158–340 hp (118–254 kW; 160–345 PS)
Torque output	210–350 lb⋅ft (285–475 N⋅m)
Dimensions
Length	840 mm (33.2 in)
Width	760 mm (30 in)
Height	710 mm (28 in)
Dry weight	144–170 kg (317–375 lb)

The Rover V8 engine is a compact OHV V8 internal combustion engine with aluminium cylinder block and cylinder heads, designed and produced by Rover in the United Kingdom, based on a General Motors engine.^[1] It has been used in a wide range of vehicles from Rover and other manufacturers since its British debut in 1967.