ROVER 'P2' Fourteen

Specification ROVER 14hp, Model Year 1939
Engine
Flexibly mounted six cylinder engine
63.5 mm bore x 100 mm stroke. Capacity 1901 cc
Single Downdraught Carburettor
RAC rating 14.9 - Tax £11-5-0
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
A fan and thermostat are also fitted
Lubrication
By pressure from gear type pump forcing oil to all bearings, overhead valve gear and timing chain
Chassis automatically lubricated by Bijur system
Ignition
Coil and battery system
Dynamo
Fitted control system of automatic voltage regulation
Fuel Supply
From (approx.) 11 3/4 gallon tank at rear by mechanical pump
Clutch
Single dry plate
Steering
Worm and nut
Gears
Four speeds and reverse
Synchromesh third and top
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
Hydraulic shock absorbers front and rear
Anti-roll stabilisers to front and rear axles
Tyre Sizes
17 x 5.50 - Detachable wire or Easyclean wheels
Frame
Special deep section underslung chassis with tubular cross-members
Jacking
D.W.S. Hydraulic jacking system
Harmonic Stabiliser
Fitted with front bumper
Dimensions
Wheelbase: 9 ft 7 in
Track front and rear: 4 ft 4 in
Overall Length: 14 ft 1 1/2 in
Overall Width: 5 ft 2 in
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ROVER 'P2' 14hp Fourteen

Specifications

1937 - 1940