ROVER Scarab

Specifications of the ROVER 'Scarab', Model Year 1932
Developers
Maurice Wilks, Robert Boyle
Engine
Air-cooled Twin - Cylinder Engine, in the rear
60° Vee - Form, 6,97 hp
75 mm Bore x 95 mm Stroke, 840 c.c.
Aluminium crankcase
Cast iron cylinder, detachable
Aluminium pistons
Valves
Overhead, hanging, push rods
Carburettor
One, Amel
Clutch
Single disc clutch, running in oil
Gearing
Three forward gears, one reverse gear
Gearstick in the centre of the vehicle, sliding gear shifting
Lubrication
DPressure lubrication by pump
for engine bearings, gearbox, axle
Ignition
Coil and Battery
Electrical System
Battery 6 Volt, dynamo, 2 front lights, 1 rear light
Suspension
Front: Independent Suspension
Coil spring - Sliding column
Rear: Pendular half-axles
Coil springs, rubber buffers
Friction shock absorbers
Brakes
Front: Internal expanding brakes
Rear: External band brakes
Foot brake on front brakes and right rear band brake
Handbrake acting on left rear band brake
Chassis
Ladder frame
Body
Lightweight ash wood frame with sheet steel cladding
Dimensions
Wheelbase 6 ft 6 in / 1981 mm
Track front / rear 3 ft 6 in / 1067 mm
Other Dimensions not known
Top Speed
50 - 55 m.p.h. / 80 - 88 km/h
Fuel Consumption
50 m.p.g. / 5,65 ltr/100km
Weather Protection
Plug-in windows for the doors, fabric soft top
Equipment
Spare wheel with tyre under the front bonnet
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ROVER 'Scarab'