Rover 3.5 Litre 1967–1973 car dimensions: 4737 mm long, 1791 mm wide and 1473 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,578 kg. Boot space with the seats up is 450 litres.
The cabin offers a luxurious wood and leather interior with comfortable adjustable seats and a refined dashboard layout. Power steering is standard along with the automatic transmission. Heating and ventilation include a rear heater with separate controls. Air conditioning was available as a dealer option in some markets. Heated rear window was an optional extra.
Boot space measures 450 litres with seats in place, suitable for luggage on long journeys in this large saloon-style coupe.
The cabin features walnut veneer on the dashboard and door cappings with full leather upholstery on thick armchair-style seats that provide good lateral support. Front seats offer infinite rake adjustment via friction lock and height adjustment by crank. Deep-pile carpets cover the floor. The interior is quiet and refined with a club-like feel. A rear heater with separate control supplies warm air to the rear footwells. Rear cup holders sit in the centre armrest. The Coupé has separately shaped rear seats with a padded centre section for an occasional fifth passenger and a folding centre armrest.
Requires 100 octane fuel
Fuel consumption approximately 17-20 mpg
Engine oil and filter change every 6,000 miles or six months
Front disc brakes and rear drums with servo assistance
Power-assisted steering standard
Seat belts fitted as standard, with inertia-reel type from 1970
The 3.5-litre V8 runs on 100-octane petrol. The fuel tank holds 14 Imperial gallons. Period tests recorded consumption in the 17-20 mpg range depending on conditions.
Routine servicing calls for an engine oil and filter change every 6,000 miles or six months. Engine oil, power-steering fluid and coolant levels need checking every 750 miles. Brake fluid and battery levels are checked monthly. Tyre pressures should be verified regularly.
Safety equipment includes servo-assisted front disc brakes and rear drums. Hydrosteer power-assisted steering is standard. Seat belts became progressive standard fitment, with body modifications in 1970 to accept inertia-reel belts. No formal crash-test ratings appear in contemporary records.
The monocoque body is strong but requires attention to rust in sills, floorpans and suspension mounts. Mechanical parts for the V8 remain readily available. Genuine or approved parts are recommended for maintenance.
Length 4737 mm, Width 1791 mm, Height 1473 mm, Wheelbase 2807 mm (3.5 Litre 1967–1973)
Sources: manufacturer data, Wikipedia/mid-century-living.com/carfolio.com/hemmings.com.