3.5l Rover V8 BSFC?

The Original Tom · Post by **The Original Tom** » Thu Jun 07, 2007 7:20 pm

Anyone know the figure for a standard engine running SU carbs?

Cheers
Tom.

Pocket rocket · Post by **Pocket rocket** » Thu Jun 07, 2007 11:19 pm

Not sure what BSFC means [

] but if you're after a power figure then hardcastle reckons a carburetted landrover produces 134 BHP @ 5000rpm and 187 lb/ft torque at 2,500 rpm.

Alley Kat · Post by **Alley Kat** » Fri Jun 08, 2007 7:56 am

Brake Specific Fuel Consumption?
Surely it very much depends what engine condition, state of tune, ancillaries? i.e. there is no set answer

HairbearTE · Post by **HairbearTE** » Fri Jun 08, 2007 6:39 pm

Not to mention gearing of course. I have heard of many guys getting 20-25 mpg from 3.5s pootling about but as Bill says there are so many variables you cant make any concrete predictions. If you're thinking of buying a car i'd suggest budgeting for 15mpg and being highly delighted with any change!