ROVER 'P1' Speed Fourteen

Specification ROVER 14hp Speed Fourteen, Model Year 1934
Engine
Flexibly mounted. Six cylinder 61 mm bore x 90 mm stroke. Capacity 1577 cc RAC rating 13.9. Tax £14. Three semi-downdraught carburetters Specially streamlined ports and manifolds High compression cylinder head 54 bhp at 4,800 revs
Valves
Overhead. Operated by push rods from camshaft in crankcase Driven by Duplex chain from 4-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 10 gallon tank, with reserve supply at rear, by positive pump to carburettor Approximate consumption 22 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
Lockheed hydraulic brakes on all four wheels 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 Centre locking
Starting
Lucas „Startix“ automatic starting
Frame
Special deep section underslung chassis with tubular cross-members
Jacking
Special simplified jacking system fitted
Harmonic Stabiliser
Fitted and integrated with front bumpers
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ROVER 'P1' Speed Fourteen

Specifications

1934 - 1936