The Rover P6 was a sequel to the Rover P4 and P5. The P6 was built between 1966 and 1977 and produced as a 2000, a 2200SC (single carburettor) and a TC (twin carburettor) and as a P6B. This P6B version was equipped with a light alloy 3500 cc V8 engine, originally designed by Buick. The P6 was fitted with an ingenious design, the wheel suspension system. It also had a Dion type rear arrangement and a modern front suspension system with horizontally fitted springs, which prevented the car from "diving" when applying the brakes.
The P6B had servo-assisted disc brakes fitted all round, whereby the discs at the rear end were fitted against the differential in order to reduce the unsprung weight of the car. In 1964, the Rover P6 was "The Car of the Year".

Technical data

V8 engine
2 SU carburettors
cylinder capacity: 3528 cc.
capacity: 180 SAE bhp at 5500 rpm.
torque: 300 Nm at 3000 rpm.
acceleration 0-100 km/h (0-96 mph.): 10.5 sec.
gearbox: 3-speed, automatic
weight: 1400 kg.