Rover V8 mass - FACT

[100SRV]

There are a lot of myths out there regarding the mass of the Rover V8, some posts on here discuss this:
http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...
http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?t=832...
http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...

As part of my Bowler rebuild project I decided to weigh the major assemblies as I went along, Last night I weighed the Rover V8: 163kg

Specification:
3.9 Rover V8 dressed with:

• Distributor and leads
• 16ACR alternator on RH bracket
• Oil in sump
• 14CUX plenum chamber complete minus hose to AFM
• Starter motor (standard)
• EFi Exhaust manifolds
• No flywheel

That is lighter than I expected bearing in mind figures like 230kg, 440lb and so on.

ETA:
would it be worth compiling a PH Wiki of engine / powertrain data such as this?

Edited by 100SRV on Tuesday 11th February 14:02