Engine manufacturer: Rover 3.5-Litre V8 based on Buick Fireball 215

Engine type: spark-ignition 4-stroke

Fuel type: gasoline (petrol)

Fuel system: 2 carburetors

Charge system: naturally aspirated

Valves per cylinder: 2

Additional features: Zenith-Stromberg CD 2 S OHV pushrod operated

Cylinders alignment: V 8

Displacement: 3532 cm3 / 215.5 cui

Horsepower net: 97 kW / 132 PS / 130 hp (DIN) / 5000

Torque net: 251 Nm / 185 ft-lb / 2500

Horsepower gross: 115 kW / 156 PS / 154 hp (SAE) / 5000

Torque gross: 278 Nm / 205 ft-lb / 3000

Car power to weight ratio net: 54.8 watt/kg / 24.9 watt/lb

Car power to weight ratio gross: 65 watt/kg / 29 watt/lb

Car weight to power ratio net: 18.2 kg/kW / 13.4 kg/PS / 30 lbs/hp

Car weight to power ratio gross: 15.4 kg/kW / 11.3 kg/PS / 25.3 lbs/hp