ROVER 16/20hp

Specifications

1905 - 1910

Specifications of the ROVER 16/20 hp
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)
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