Marauder

Contrary to the choice between 'Overdrive' and 'Freewheel', only the 'Overdrive' was available for the'Marauder'.

Marauder 'A' - years of manufacture 1950 - 1952
Engine
The latest 'Rover 75' engine with four point flexible mountings. Six-cylinder 65,2 mm bore x 105 mm stroke, cubic capacity 2,103. Conpression ratio 7,6 : 1. 80 B.H.P. Aluminium alloy cylinder head inclined on the cylinder block to accommodate patented design of high efficiency combustion chamber. Air silencers fitted.
Valves
Inclined overhead inlet valves operated by push rod and rocker arms. Inclined exhaust valves side located operated by rocker arms direct off camshaft. Camshaft driven by double roller chain with hydraulically-operated automatic tensioner.
Pistons
Inverted „V“ shaped on crown to conform in special combustion chamber giving beressed turbulence enabling use of a weak mixture consequently effecting considerable economy.
Crankshaft
Nickel chrome steel counterbalanced crankshaft. Four main journals. Crankshaft fitted rubber mounted harmonic vibration damper.
Lubrication
Engine lubrication by pressure from gear type pump forcing oil to all bearings, valve gear and timing chain. Chassis lubrication points, where rubber is not used, are packed with lubricant and sealed, and require a minimum of attention.
Fuel Supply
From 11½ gallon tank at rear by electric pump to carburetter. Petrol reserve switch fitted on instrument panel.
Carburetter
Two horizontal dustproof carburetters mounted directly on cylinder head.
Ignition
Special high voltage ignition coil and battery. Auto advance controlled by governor and vacuum.
Dynamo
Hight efficiency type with automatic compensated voltage control.
Clutch
9“ Single dry plate with sealed ball thrust withdrawal.
Steering
High efficiency re-circulating ball type worm and nut. Light yet positive in action with variable steering ratio for ease of manouvring. Steering wheel 12“ diameter. Two turns from lock to lock. Left-hand steering can be fitted if required.
Gears
Four forward speeds and reverse. Synchromesh 3rd and top. Ratios: 1st, 14.8/1; 2nd, 8,24/1; 3rd, 5,62/1; top, 4,3/1; reverse, 13,17/1.
Overdrive
Ratio 1-1,44, or Free Wheel. These units are alternatives and preference should be stated when ordering. Both are designed as an integral part of the transmission and incorporated with the gearbox. Operation in each case by a lever on the steering column.
Transmission
By open propeller shaft. Spiral bevel rear axle.
Brakes
The front wheel brakes are of two leading shoe type hydraulically operated requiring very light pedal pressure and infrequent adjustment. The hand brake operates independently on rear wheels only by rod.
Suspension
Rover special advanced design of independent front suspension. Progressive rate rear springs semi- elliptic enclosed in gaitors which are packed with lubricants and sealed. Double acting hydraulic telescopic shock dampers at front and rear.
Chassis Frame
Welded box section side and cross members. Light but of extraordinary rigidity.
Heating and Ventilation
A system of heating and ventilation can be supplied as an extra.
Lighting
Flush fitting lamps. Head lamps fitted with sealed lens, reflector and pre-focus bulb. Double filament bulbs fitted to both headlamps operated by foot dipping switch.
Dimensions
Wheelbase 102“
Track front 52“
Track rear 51½“
Overall length 184“
Overall width 64“
Ground clearance 6¼“
Hight unladen: hood down 82“; hood up 87“
Interior width - at seat squab - 53½“ - including elbow room in doors 61“
Curb Weight
2576 lbs (1186 kg)
Luggage accommodation
Boot platform, 36“x40“x11“, also subsidiary compartment in boot 40“x8“x12“ for small packages. Capacious lockable glove box on dashboard; map and door pockets.
Maximum Speed
90 mph / 145 kmh
Tyre Sizes
Dunlop 6.00x15“. Easy-clean wheels have large chromium hub plate with Marauder symbol mounted centrally.
Jacking
Smith’s „Servolift“ on either frame side-member.
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Source: Brochure Marauder A, 1950, supplemented

Different Specifications Marauder '100' - Year of Manufacture 1952
Engine
The latest Rover - engine with four-point bearing. Six-cylinder. Cubic Capacity extended to 2392 ccm. 90 B.H.P.
Carburetter
3 SU - Carburetters
Maximum Speed
100 mph / 161 km/h
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MARAUDER

Specifications

1950 - 1952