Rover 60 (1954-59)

The Car

Coming soon

The Specs

Below are the technical specifications and any performance numbers we could get.

Engine

Bore & Stroke 77.8mm x 105mm
Displacement
1997cc
Firing order
1,3,4,2
Oil pressure (hot)
55-65 lb./sq. in. at 30 mph

Fuel Supply

Carburetor
Single SU Horizontal
Needle
GI

Valving

Intake tappet clearance
0.008″ (hot)
Exhaust tappet clearance
0.012″ (hot)
Valve-timing indication E.P. mark on flywheel, exhaust valve fully open at 114° BTDC
Intake valve opens 9° BTDC

Ignition

Breaker gap 0.014″ – 0.016″
Plug gap 0.029″ – 0.032″
Ignition timing indication
F.A. 10° mark on flywheel
Ignition timing
10° BTDC

Clutch

Clutch type Single Dry Plate
Clutch linings Wound yarn

Brakes

Brake type
Front: Girling hydraulic two leading shoe
Rear: Girling hydraulic
Brake linings
Ferodo moulded

Wheel Alignment

Toe-In Nil to 18“*
Camber 1° – 3°*
Caster angle 0° – 2° neg.*
King pin angle 2½° – 4½°*