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ROVER 8 hp "Eight"
Specifications
1919 - 1924
Specifications for the ROVER 8hp 'Eight' are available from the years 1919 and 1923 (for model year 1924).
The specifications from 1919 refer to the original 8hp 'Cycle Car' with spoked wheels and 896 cc - engine, the values from 1923 describe the last models with disc wheels and 1135 cc - engine.
The lower value for body width 1923 can be explained by the narrower fenders compared to 1919.
The weight has increased significantly due to the new engine and changes to the bodywork.
The fall in prices is due to competition from the Austin Seven.
| Specifications, 1919 | Specifications, 1923, for model year 1924 | |
|---|---|---|
| Two - Seater | Two - Seater | Four - Seater |
| Engine | ||
| Two cylinders, cylinders horizontally opposed | ||
| Bore x Stroke 85 mm x 88 mm | Bore x Stroke 85 mm x 100 mm | |
| 998 ccm | 1135 ccm | |
| Valves side by side | ||
| Carburetter: not known | Carburetter: Smith Double Jet | |
| Ignition: not known | Ignition: Magneto | |
| Cooling: Air | ||
| Lubrication: Mechanical pump and spray lubrication | ||
| Gearing | ||
| Three speeds forward, and reverse | ||
| Ratios: 4,84:1; 7,8:1; and 14,8:1; Reverse not known | Ratios: 4,84:1; 8,57:1; and 16,44:1; Revers 21,51:1 | |
| Clutch | ||
| Single disc dry clutch with Ferodo coating | Single Dry Clutch | |
| Transmission | ||
| Open Cardan | ||
| Axle drive via worm gear | ||
| Suspension | ||
| Quarter elliptic all round | ||
| Steering | ||
| Rack and pinion | ||
| Brakes | ||
| Brakes on rear wheels | ||
| Tyres | ||
| Wire Wheels | Disc Wheels | |
| 28 x 3 in | Diameter unknown, 3 in wide, Dunlop | |
| Lighting | ||
| Lucas Dynamo | Lucas 6 volt | |
| Equipment | ||
| Complete, including Spare Wheel and Tyre | ||
| Petrol Tank | ||
| Not known | 22,75 litres | |
| Approximate consumption | ||
| Not known | 6,28 litres/100 km | |
| Wheelbase | ||
| 2235 mm | ||
| Track | ||
| Front and Rear 910 mm | ||
| Length over all | ||
| 3124 mm | 3175 mm | 3480 mm |
| Width over all | ||
| 1473 mm | 1397 mm | |
| Ground Clearance | ||
| 181 mm | Not known | |
| Weight, complete | ||
| 896 kg | 1120 kg | 1232 kg |
| Prices | ||
| £230 | £139 | £145 |
| Standard Body Colours | ||
| Not known | Biskuit-brown | Nile-blue |
| A l l i n f o r m a t i o n s w i t h o u t g u a r a n t e e | ||
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