Rover Twelve (1935-36)

The Car

Coming soon

The Specs

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

Engine

Bore & Stroke 69mm x 100mm
Displacement
1496cc
Firing order
1,2,4,3
Oil pressure (hot)
30 lb./sq. in. at 30 mph

Fuel Supply

Carburetor
SU
Needle
JM

Valving

Intake tappet clearance
0.005″ (hot)
Exhaust tappet clearance
0.005″ (hot)
Valve-timing indication Flywheel
Intake valve opens 10° BTDC

Ignition

Breaker gap 0.012″
Plug gap 0.015″ – 0.018″
Ignition timing indication
Flywheel
Ignition timing
FA 4 mark (max. adv.)

Clutch

Clutch type Single Dry Plate
Clutch linings Fabric

Brakes

Brake type
Girling
Brake linings
Moulded

Wheel Alignment

Toe-In 1⁄8″
Camber
Caster angle 2½°
King pin angle
8°*