ROVER 12hp 1907-10

1910 ROVER 12hp - from ROVER Brochure 1910
An extensive verbal description of the specifications of the ROVER 12hp Cab project informs about all details. Read ⇒ here for more information.
Engine	Two separate cylinders, each 97 mm bore x 110 mm stroke Inside flywheel Solid crankshaft running on ball bearings Solid cams operating both inlet and exhaust valves Special „Rover“ noiseless tappets
Clutch	Metal to metal; Special design; Running in oil
Gearing	Three speeds forward and reverse. Actuated by lever at driver’s right.hand side Ratios: 1st and reverse, 13.3 : 1; 2nd 7.4 :1; 3rd 4.1 : 1
Transmission	Through cardan shaft
Ignitions (two)	High tension magneto and accumulator and coil. Independent systems.
Carburetter	„Rover“ automatic
Petrol Tank	Gravity feed from tank under driver’s seat
Engine Control	Dial control on steering column and pedal controlling lift of valves
Steering	Irreversible worm and segment
>Brakes	Internal expanding brakes on drums of rear wheels, operated by right-hand pedal Contracting brakes also on rear wheel drums, operated by side lever Both systems independent and equalized to both sides of car Left (small) pedal actuating engine brake
Wheels	Best selected oak spokes and ash felloes. Large nave-plates. Painted and lined to match body.
Tyres	Heavy Dunlops, grooved, 760 mm x 90 mm
Tool Kit	Consisting of a useful assortment of tools, jack, pump, etc.
	12hp with Four-Seated Body	12hp with Two-Seated Body
Standard Finish	Rotund panels High side doors to front and rear seats Painted dark green, picked out black, and lined green Upholstered green leather Nickel fittings	Luxurious seat High side doors Painted dark green, picked out black, and lined green Nickel fittings
	Dimensions
>Track	4 ft 1 in / 1245 mm
Length of Frame	5 ft 11 in / 1803 mm from dash to back axle centre
Width of Frame	2 ft 7½ in / 800 mm behind dash
Length over all	11 ft 8 in / 3556 mm	11 ft / 3353 mm
Wheelbase	7 ft 10 in / 2388 mm
Width over all	4 ft 10 in / 1473 mm
	Weights
Complete Car	17½ cwt / 889 kg	16½ cwt / 838 kg
Chassis	12½ cwt / 635 kg
	Prices
As above	£285	£250
>With hood and screen	£307	£265 10s
Rover Detachable Wheels	Including a fifth spare wheel, but no tyre, £10 per set
From April 25th, 1910 on:	In consequence of a further rise in the price of Dunlop tyres please add £6 8s 3p per car
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ROVER 12hp

Specifications

1908 - 1910