The Series 1 SD1 was launched on its home market in June 1976, in hatchback and fastback form only, as the V8 engined Rover 3500, with the single overhead camshaft 2.3 liter and 2.6 liter sixes following in November 1977, when the Rover P6 and Triumph 2000 were finally discontinued. It was warmly received by the press and won the European Car of the Year award for 1977. Its model years run from 1976 to 1982.
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manufactured by British Leyland (BL) from 1976 until 1986
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Major restructuring of BL following the Ryder Report resulted in the SD1 production line being moved to the former Morris plant in Cowley in 1981
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on its home market in June 1976
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on its home market in June 1976
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manufactured by British Leyland (BL) from 1976 until 1986
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A large five-door hatchback with fastback styling
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