The P5 appeared in September 1958 badged as the 3 litre, a large luxury saloon with a 3 liter version of Rover's six cylinder inlet over exhaust engine. An automatic transmission, overdrive on the manual and Burman power steering were optional, with overdrive becoming standard from May 1960. Girling front power disc brakes were fitted by the London Motor Show in October 1959. A Mark I-A line in September 1961 added front quarter windows. 20,963 were produced by 1962. Its model years run from 1958 to 1962.
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produced by Rover from 1958 until 1973
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appeared in September 1958, badged as the
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appeared in September 1958, badged as the
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produced by Rover from 1958 until 1973
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By 1962, when production of the original Mark I series ended, 20,963 had been produced.
Body style, sedan: Mark I
The Rover P5 is a series of large saloon and coupé cars
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