Unfortunately we know only a few specifications of the prototype ROVER M1. Whoever knows further values is asked to inform us of them, citing the source. |
| ROVER prototype 'M1' - development years 1945 - 1946 |
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| Engine |
| In-line four-cylinder, IOE, bore 57 mm x stroke 68.5 mm. 699.2 ccm, 28 bhp at 5,000 rpm Torque approx. 14 Nm at 2,400 rpm. downdraft carburettor. |
| Electrical System |
| 12 Volt. Ignition by coil |
| Cooling System |
| Watercooling with pump and fan |
| Clutch |
| Single plate dry clutch |
| Transmission |
| Four-speed transmission and reverse Ratios: 1st 14.9 : 1; 2nd 9.35 : 1; 3rd 6.78 : 1; Top 4.555 : 1; Reverse: 16.6 : 1 |
| Open propeller shaft |
| Spiral bevel final drive |
| Brakes |
| Hydraulic Brake System, Drum diameter 8 in (10,5 cm), Friction lining area 70 sq in (455 cm³) |
| Steering |
| Worm and nut steering. Steering wheel diameter 15 in (38,1 cm). Turning circle 28 ft 6 in (8,69 m) |
| Chassis |
| Aluminium - Structure |
| Front: Independent suspension, coil and hydraulic piston shock absorbers |
| Rear: Live axle, radius arms, coil and Panhard rod, hydraulic shock absorbers |
| Tyres |
| Tyre size 14 x 4.75 |
| Body |
| Two-door, aluminium |
| Overall length |
| 11 ft 4 in / 3454 mm |
| Wheelbase |
| 6 ft 5 in / 1956 mm |
| Track, front and rear |
| 3 ft 10 in / 1168 mm |
| Overall width |
| 4 ft 8 in / 1422 mm |
| Overall height |
| 4 ft 7 in / 1397 mm |
| Ground clearance |
| 8 in / 203 mm |
| Weight |
| Kerb weight 13½ cwt / 686 kg |
| 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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