ROVER P2 16hp

Specification ROVER 16 hp "Sixteen" Saloon and Sports Saloon, 1945 - 1947
Engine
Flexibel mounted Six-Cylinder, 67.5 mm bore x I00 mm stroke. 2147 c.c. R.A.C. - Rating 16.9. Dual SU down-draught carburettor.
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 automatic 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
Dynamo
Fitted control system of automatic voltage regulation
Fuel Supply
Mechanical pump, Tank in the back of the chassis, Capacity 11 3/4 gallons
Clutch
Single dry plate
Steering System
Burman - Douglas worm and nut. Spring spoked steering wheel. Federspeichen-Lenkrad. Turning circle 40 ft
Gearing
4 speeds and reverse. Synchromesh 3rd and top. Gearbox in unit with engine. Central remote gear control, mounted independent of power unit. Ratios: 1st: 15.88 : 1; 2nd: 9.59 :1; 3rd: 7.0 : 1; Top: 4.7 : 1. Final drive ratio: 4,7 : 1
Free Wheel
Controlled from instrument board. Incorporated with gearbox. Locks automatically when reversing.
Transmission
By open propeller shaft to spiral bevel type rear axle.
Brakes
Girling balanced mechanical brakes on all four wheels. Drum diameter 12 in. The hand brake operates independently on rear wheels only.
Suspension
HSemi-elliptic front and rear springs. Hydraulic shock absorberspiston type, front and rear.
Wheels and Tyres
17 in Easyclean Wheels. Tyres "Avon Silent Tred" 17 x 5.50.
Frame
Special deep section underslung chassis with tubular cross-members
Jacking
D.W.S. hydraulic jacking system.
Harmonic Stabiliser
Incorporated with front bumper.
Anti-roll Bar
Front and rear.
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Postwar 'P2' 16hp

Specifications

1945 - 1947