1964 Rover 2000 Autocar Owners Guide Sheet

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Seller: wilfedd-70 ✉️ (2,079) 99.6%, Location: Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin, US, Ships to: WORLDWIDE, Item: 285670551069 1964 Rover 2000 Autocar Owners Guide Sheet. AUTOCAR TESTERS' NOTES. Autocar Test Results (II October, 1963). ROVER 2000. many years, the Rover 2000 was announced. The Rover will not be judged the roomiest. GUIDE SHEET. section of the market, where prospective owners.

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Facts and test figures for leading British family cars

ROVER 2000

One of the most interesting cars to appear for

many years, the Rover 2000 was announced

last October and deliveries are now well under

way. It takes its place in a very exacting

section of the market, where prospective owners

expect something rather exclusive and well

above average in quality, handling and equip-

ment yet the price cannot be much higher

than that of the large mass-produced cars. In

our experience it is a car that will never tire its

owner in either sense because it can cover long

and trying journeys fast and with relaxed ease,

and it also seems to get better as you live with

it and become really familiar with it.

car

We expect it to gain a reputation for being a

very safe car because the handling characteristics

and adhesion (for which the tyres may take

some credit) are outstandingly good. The

unusual de Dion rear axle arrangement offers

many of the advantages of an independent rear

suspension as well as of a good conventional

live axle. The standards of construction and of

detail finish are high.

The Rover will not be judged the roomiest

or fastest 2-litre saloon, nor is its four-cylinder

engine the quietest and smoothest, yet taken as

a whole the car is a practically unbeatable

combination. Interior style and appointments

are original and luxurious. One used to hear

about owner-driver cars; this is one such

design, for a great deal has been done to make

sure the driver will be satisfied and relaxed.

At present there is one model only, the four-

door, four-seater saloon.

Price:

Four-door saloon ...

Extras:

Rear window heating element

Laminated glass windscreen

Spare wheel carrier for boot lid

£1,264 9s 7d inc. P.T.

£19 15s 9d

£20 10s 10d

£8 3s ld

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BRIEF SPECIFICATION

Engine: 1,978 cc. lour cylinder with single over-

head camshaft.

Combustion chambers diecast in

piston crowns.

Carburettor

Compression ration

Max. power (net)

Max. torque

IS.U.

9 to 1

90 b.h.p. at 5,000 r.p.m

113-5 lb. ft. at 2,750 r.p.m.

Transmission: 8-5 in. diaphragm spring clutch: four-

speed all synchromesh gearbox with central floor

change. Hypoid bevel final drive, ratio 3-54 to 1

Suspension: Front: Independent, leading top links

and transverse bottom links with coil springs and

telescopic dampers. At the rear, de Dion sliding

tube located by Watts linkage and drive shafts, coil

springs and telescopic dampers. Front anti-roll bar.

Steering: Adamant-Marles worm and roller.

Brakes: Dunlop discs with vacuum servo assistance,

10-75 in. dia. front and 10-25 in. dia. rear.

Tyres: 165-14 in. with tubes.

BERRIS

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AUTOCAR TESTERS' NOTES

responsive at all speeds. Slight rate and

Steering (cornering): Light,

when cornering. Remains directionally stable on

heel-over

steep cambers and in gusting side winds. Slight

understeer apparent near limits of adhesion.

Handling: Outstanding-like that of a sports car.

Sets new standards for the combination of control

and effort.

Ride: Level and pitch free. Occasional slight

lateral rocking motion. Takes rough pare very well.

Brakes: Very powerful, modest pedal loads. From

the standpoints of smoothness, freedom from fade

and absence of effects from water-excellent.

Engine: Good cold starter. Generally smooth but

not to be mistaken for a six-cylinder unit. Never

Ⓒ ife Transport Publications Lad 1964

harsh. Rather short of torque at low speeds but

very tractable, pulling smoothly from below 1,000

r.p.m. in top.

Gear Change: Ratios spacing just right.

used often and is a good overtaking gear. Early

Third is

test car gear change was below standard. Later cars

have lighter gear movement, better synchromesh and

are quieter.

Noise: Up to 90 mph. little wind roar or engine

noise. Road roar not completely eliminated.

Driver Comfort: First class. Seat, backrest and

cushion give support in right places and back has

full rake adjustment. Controls well positioned

except for angle of brake and clutch pedal pads.

Steering wheel adjustable for angle,

Knee

Back Seat: Divided seats designed to carry two in

great comfort. Folding central armrest.

and foot room somewhat restricted. All seats give

good lateral support.

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Autocar Test Results (II October, 1963)

ROVER 2000

Speed and Acceleration

Maximum speed

Standing start +-mile

30-50 m.p.h. in top gear

Top gear m.p.h. per 1,000 r.p.m.

...

Averages

Hard driving average

Gentle driving average...

Overall test (1,650 mls.)

Mean Turning Circle.

Kerb Weight ...

Servicing:

Braking

ALL LENGTH 14 10-5

0

Petrol Consumption

Premium fuel 97 octane

Tank capacity: 12 Imp. gal., 54-6 litres (inc. 1-25 gal.

reserve)

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25lb

50%b

75ft 35ft

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0-40g 0.85g 0-98g

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104-5 m.p.h.

19.9 sec

22 m.p.g. 12-8 litres/100 km

28 m.p.g. 10-1

24-0 m.p.g.

75lb

30-7ft

10-9 sec

19-1

25 cwt (1,272 kg)

Grease I point every 5,000 miles

11-8

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Between kerbs: 33 ft 5 in

Between walls: 34 ft 4 in

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RETARDATION

PEDAL LOAD

EQUIV DISTANCE

  • Condition: Used
  • Year of Publication: 1964
  • Make: Rover 2000

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