Rover Sixteen (1937-38)

The Car

Coming soon

The Specs

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

Engine

Bore & Stroke 67.5mm x 100mm
Displacement
2147cc
Firing order
1,5,3,6,2,4
Oil pressure (hot)
30 lb./sq. in. at 30 mph

Fuel Supply

Carburetor
SU
Needle
BP

Valving

Intake tappet clearance
0.010″ or 0.005″ (hot) (See instructions on rocker cover)
Exhaust tappet clearance
0.010″ or 0.005″ (hot) (See instructions on rocker cover)
Valve-timing indication Flywheel
Intake valve opens 10° BTDC

Ignition

Breaker gap 0.012″
Plug gap 0.018″
Ignition timing indication
Flywheel
Ignition timing
11° BTDC (Selector at 0)

Clutch

Clutch type Single Dry Plate
Clutch linings Fabric

Brakes

Brake type
Girling
Brake linings
Moulded

Wheel Alignment

Toe-In 18
Camber
Caster angle 2½°
King pin angle
8°*