Rover 10

A Rover 10 at the Bristol show

A Rover 10 at the Bristol show

Rover 10 - key facts

  • First introduced in 1939, the Rover 10 ended production in 1947.
  • The 4 cylinder engine acheived a maximum power of 48 bhp.
  • The Rover 10 accelerated from 0 to 60mph in 6.3 seconds.
  • Maximum speed of the Rover 10 was 65 mph.
  • A total of 2,640 units were manufactured .
Rover 10 Specifications
Production 2,640
From 1939
Until 1947
Bodywork
Body StyleSaloon
Dimensions
Length13ft 5in4m
Width5ft 1in1.57m
Wheelbase8ft 91/2in2.68m
Front Track4ft 31/2in1.31m
Rear Track4ft 31/2in1.31m
Kerb Weight2800lb/1.25ton1270kg
Engine
Engine displacement1389cc85cu in
Bore2.62in66.5mm
Stroke3.94in100mm
Cylinders4
Cylinder LayoutInline
Valve operationOverhead valve
Compression ratio6.2:1
Power Output48bhp @ 4200rpm47PS @ 4200rpm
Specific Output35bhp/litre0.57bhp/cu in
Fuel TypePetrol
Fuel systemSingle Carburettor
Carburettor makeSolex
Performance
Power to weight38bhp/ton
Acceleration 0-60mph6.3 seconds
Top speed65mph105km/h
Chassis
Engine locationFront
Engine alignmentLongitudinal
Driven wheelsRear
Front SuspensionBeam axle half eliptic leaf
Rear SuspensionBeam axle half eliptic leaf
BrakesDrums front and rear
Gearbox type4 speed Manual
Number of gears4
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