In 1980 Rover obtained US type approval for the SD1 and re-entered the American market after a ten year absence. Beginning in the 1980 model year the American version of the 3532 cc V8 used in the Triumph TR8 produced 133 hp with carburetors. The car still sold poorly, with just 480 sales between its launch in June 1980 and the end of that year. The Vanden Plas model came in late 1980. The Vanden Plas model replaced a rare earlier model.
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Source Wikipedia: Rover SD1Lead paragraph, manufacturertier 2Quote, Lead paragraph, manufacturer
manufactured by British Leyland (BL) from 1976 until 1986
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1980 Rover obtained US type approval for
Year: Series 1 (1976
1980 Rover obtained US type approval for
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manufactured by British Leyland (BL) from 1976 until 1986
Series 1 (1976, passage 2
its launch in June 1980 and the
Body style, hatchback: Series 1 (1976
A large five-door hatchback with fastback styling
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