ROVER 'P1' Twelve

Specification ROVER 12hp, Model Year 1934
Engine
Flexibly mounted. Four cylinder 69 mm bore x 100 mm stroke. Capacity 1495.72 cc RAC rating 11.9. Downdraught carburetter. Tax £12
Valves
Overhead. Operated by push rods from camshaft in crankcase Driven by Duplex chain from 3-bearing counter-balanced crankshaft
Cooling System
Water circulation by pump with special carbon ring gland A fan is also fitted
Lubrication
By pressure from gear type pump forcing oil to all bearings, overhead valve gear and timing chain Consumption over 1,500 mpg.
Ignition
Coil and battery system
Fuel Supply
From 9½ gallon tank, with reserve supply at rear, by mechanical pump Approximate consumption 28 mpg at 30 mph.
Clutch
Single dry plate
Steering
H type Marles Weller
Gears
Four speeds (silent engagement) and reverse Silent second and third Gearbox in unit with engine Central remote gear control, mounted independent of power unit
Free Wheel
Controlled from instrument board, incorporated with gearbox Operates on all gears giving easy clutchless gear change Locks automatically when reversing
Transmission
By open propeller shaft to spiral bevel type rear axle
Brakes
Girling balanced mechanical brakes on all four wheels giving extraordinary high efficiency and provided with a rapid and positive adjustment without need of jacking up The hand brake operates independently on rear wheels only
Suspension
Semi-elliptic front and rear springs Front springs fitted zinc interleaves Hydraulic shock absorbers front and rear
Tyre Sizes
18 x 4.75. Detachable wire wheels Overseas cars possibly 20 x 4.75
Starting
Lucas „Startix“ automatic starting
Frame
Special deep section underslung chassis with tubular cross-members
Jacking
Special simplified jacking system fitted
Undershields
Fitted on Overseas Cars
Harmonic Stabiliser
Fitted and integrated with front bumpers
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ROVER 'P1' Twelve

Specifications

1934 - 1936