ROVER Light Twenty

Specifications ROVER 'Light Twenty' Coachbuilt Saloon and Sportsman's Coupé - Model Year 1931
Engine
Six Cylinders, 72 mm bore x 105 mm stroke, Capacity 2565 c.c.
R.A.C. Rating 19.3 h.p. - Tax £20
Valves
Overhead valves, operated by long push rods from camshaft in crankcase
Camshaft driven by silent chain from crankshaft
Cooling System
By pump and fan, water temperature thermostatically controlled
Lubrication
By pressure, from a gear-type pump forcing oil to all main bearings, big-ends and to overhead valve gear
Approximate oil consumption 1000-1500 m.p.g.
Ignition
Coil and battery system. 12 volt
Fuel Supply
From 10 gallon tank at rear of chassis, by positive pump to carburetter
Gears
Four-speeds and reverse, with silent third speed
Gearbox in unit with engine, central change speed lever
Ratios: 1st, 17.7 : 1 - 2nd, 9.95 : 1 - 3rd, 6.8 : 1 - Top, 4.7 : 1
Speed Model Ratios: 1st, 13.9 : 1 - 2nd, 7.8 : 1 - 3rd, 5.3 : 1 - Top, 3.7 : 1
Transmission
By enclosed propeller shaft, with central bearing, to spiral bevel type rear axle
Brakes
On all four wheels. Internal expanding type
Foot brake acts on all four wheels
On "Regal" models supported by Vaccum Servo
Hand brake to rear wheels
Suspension
Semi-elliptic springs, with shock absorbers, at front and rear
Tyre Size
28 x 5.25 in
Dimensions "Rover" and "Regal" Models
Wheelbase - 9 ft 5 ins - 2870 mm
Track - 4 ft 5 ins - 1346 mm
Ground Clearance - 7½ ins - 191 mm
Overall length - 13 ft 10 ins - 4216 mm (without bumpers)
Overall width - 5 ft 6 ins - 1676 mm
Dimensions "Speed" Models
Wheelbase - 9 ft 3 ins - 2819 mm
Track - 4 ft 3 ins - 1295 mm
Ground Clearance - 7½ ins - 191 mm
Overall length - 13 ft 7 ins - 4140 mm
Overall width - 5 ft 6 ins - 1676 mm
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ROVER 'Light Twenty'

Specifications

1931