| Specifications of the ROVER 16/20 hp |
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| Engine |
| Four cylinders each with 95 mm bore x 110 mm stroke, 3119 ccm (four separate cylinders of the Rover 6 hp); internal flywheel; solid crankshaft, triple ball bearing; solid camshaft actuating both intake and exhaust valves. |
| From June 1907 97 mm bore x 110 mm stroke, capacity 3251 ccm |
| Clutchh |
| metal on metal, special design, running in oil |
| Gearing |
| Three forward speeds and reverse |
| Tourist Trophy 1907 model and "TT" special model 1908 Four forward and reverse speeds |
| Ignition |
| Accumulators, standard. High-voltage magneto ignition against charging. |
| Tourist Trophy 1907 model and "TT" special model 1908 double ignition |
| Carburetter |
| "Rover" Automatic |
| Controls |
| Engine (ignition and throttle): Control from steering wheel. |
| Shifting: Actuated by the lever on the steering column. |
| Steering |
| Worm and segment |
| Brakes |
| Small pedal on the far right actuates the motor brake |
| Right pedal acts on rear wheel drums |
| Lateral lever acts on additional brake on cardan shaft |
| Tyres |
| 32 in x 3½ in (810 mm x 90 mm). Artillery wheels |
| Standard Dunlops. Other makes on request |
| Body |
| Standard body type "Roi des Belges" |
| Landaulet - body (no specific data available) |
| Other bodies on order against compensation |
| Dimensions |
| Length over all ca. 13 ft / 3962 mm |
| Wheelbase 9 ft / 2743 mm; Landaulet 10 ft / 3048 mm |
| Width over all 5 ft 1 in / 1550 mm |
| Track, front and rear 4 ft 5 in / 1356 mm |
| Prices, Standard Model |
| Standard Car £400, later £ 450 |
| Colonial model (India and Colonies) £450, later price not known |
| Accessories and Extras |
| Hood £25 0s 0p |
| Hood, fittings only £2 0s 0p |
| Protective hood £15 15s 0p |
| Screen £8 8s 0p |
| Magneto £25 0s 0p |
| Tonneau cover £4 0s 0p |
| About prices: Previously 1 pound (£) = 20 shilling (s); 1 shilling (s) = 12 pence (p) |
| 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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