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  • Rotrax (1988-1997)

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    Manufacturers
    1980s
    Rotrax (1988-1997)

    Rotrax Sales Ltd Carmakers manufactured in Wiltshire.Great Britain from 1988 to 1997. Rotrax Sales , formerly Adams Rotrax and JS Rotrax , was a British manufacturer of kit ...

  • Rover 10 P1 (1933-1938)

    Motor Cars
    1930s
    Rover 10 P1 (1933-1938)

    Rover 10 P1 (1933-1938) Manufacturer Rover Production 1933 to 1938. Class Motor Car Produced 9202 Body style saloon, coupé, open tourer Engine 1.4 L straight 4 Transmission ...

  • Rover 100 (1994-1998)

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    Motor Cars
    1990s
    Rover 100 (1994-1998)

    Rover 100 (1994 to 1998) Overview Manufacturer Rover Group Production 1994 - 1998 Body and chassis Body style 3-/5-door hatchback 2-door convertible Platform R6 Powertrain Engine ...

  • Rover 12 P1 P2 (1907-1948)

    Motor Cars
    1900s 1910s 1920s
    Rover 12 P1 P2 (1907-1948)

    Rover 12 (1907-1948) (Rover 12 Range 10 ,12 14,12/4 P1,P2) Rover 10-12 (1905-1907) Production 1905-1907 Engine 1767 cc straight 4 Wheelbase 84 in (2,134 mm) The first Rover 12 ...

  • Rover 14 (1933-1948)

    Motor Cars
    1930s 1940s
    Rover 14 (1933-1948)

    Rover 14 Manufacturer Rover Production 1933–1940 1945–1948 Predecessor Rover Pilot 14 Rover Speed Pilot Successor Rover P3 Body style four-door “six-light” saloon Engine 1577 cc ...

  • Rover 16 P2 (1937-1948)

    Motor Cars
    1930s 1940s
    Rover 16 P2 (1937-1948)

    Rover 16 P2 "sixteen" Manufacturer Rover Production 1937 to 1940 and 1945 to 1948 Predecessor Rover Speed 16 Successor Rover P3 Body style four-door “six-light” saloon four-door ...

  • Rover 200 Coupe (1992-1998)

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    Sports Cars
    1990s

    Rover 200 Coupe Range (1992 to 1998) The Rover 200 Coupé was a two-door coupé produced by the Rover Group, based on the Rover 200 Mark II, with most of the body panels and the ...

  • Rover 200 MK1 SD3 (1984–1989)

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    Motor Cars
    1980s
    Rover 200 MK1 SD3 (1984–1989)

    Rover 200 MK1 SD3 From 1984 to 1989 Manufacturer Austin Rover Group Production 1984–1989 Predecessor Triumph Acclaim Successor Rover 200/400 (R8) Body style 4-door saloon Related ...

  • Rover 200 MK2 R8 (1989–1995)

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    Motor Cars
    1980s 1990s
    Rover 200 MK2 R8 (1989–1995)

    Rover 200 R8 (MK2) Range 1989 to 1995 Production 1989–1995 Predecessor Rover 200 Series (SD3) Successor Rover 200 Series (R3) Body style 3-door hatchback 5-door hatchback 2-door ...

  • Rover 200 R3 (1995–1999)

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    Motor Cars
    1990s
    Rover 200 R3 (1995–1999)

    Rover 200 R3 Production 1995–1999 Class Small family car Transmission 5 speed manual 4-speed automatic Wheelbase 2,500 millimetres (98 in) Length 3,970 millimetres (156 in) Width ...

  • Rover 25 (1999–2005)

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    Motor Cars
    1990s 2000s
    Rover 25 (1999–2005)

    Rover 25 Manufacturer MG Rover Production 2000–2005 Class Supermini Transmission 5-speed manual 6-speed automatic Wheelbase 2,500 millimetres (98 in) Length 3,990 millimetres ...

  • Rover 400 (1990-2005)

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    Motor Cars
    1990s 2000s
    Rover 400 (1990-2005)

    Rover 400 Production 1990–1995 Body style 4-door saloon 5-door estate Engine 1.4 L K-Series I4 1.6 L I4 2.0 L M-Series I4 1.8 L Turbo Diesel 1.9 L NA Diesel Related Rover 200 ...

  • Rover 45 (1999–2005)

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    Motor Cars
    1990s 2010s
    Rover 45 (1999–2005)

    Rover 45 Production 1999–2005 Successor MG6 Body style 4-door saloon 5-door hatchback Engine 1.4 L K-Series I4 1.6 L K-Series I4 1.8 L K-Series I4 2.0 L Diesel I4 2.0 L KV6 V6 ...

  • Rover 6 (1906-1912)

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    Motor Cars
    1900s 1910s
    Rover 6 (1906-1912)

    Rover 6 (1906 to 1912) Manufacturer Rover Production 1906-1912 Engine 780 or 812 cc single-cylinder Transmission 3-speed manual Wheelbase 72 inches (1830 mm) Length 111 inches ...

  • Rover 600 (1993-1999)

    Motor Cars
    1990s
    Rover 600 (1993-1999)

    Rover 600 Series Production period: 1993 to 1999 Class : motor car Body versions : Saloon 4 door Engines: Gasoline : 1.8-2.3 liters (85-147 kW) Diesel : 2.0 liters (77 kW) ...

  • Rover 75 Range (1998-2005)

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    Luxury Cars
    1990s 2000s
    Rover 75 Range (1998-2005)

    Rover 75 Range (1998 to 2005) Manufacturer Rover Group (1998–2000) MG Rover (2000–2005) Production 1998–2005 Assembly Cowley, Oxford, UK (1998–2000) Longbridge, Birmingham, UK ...

  • Rover 8 (1904-1912)

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    Motor Cars
    1900s 1910s
    Rover 8 (1904-1912)

    Rover 8 (1904 to 1912) Manufacturer Rover Production 1904-1912 Engine 1.3 L single-cylinder Transmission 3-speed manual Curb weight approx. 10.5 long cwt (0.53 t) Designer(s) ...

  • Rover 800 Series (1986-1998)

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    Luxury Cars
    1980s 1990s
    Rover 800 Series (1986-1998)

    Rover 800 Series (1986 to 1998) Overview Manufacturer Austin Rover Group (1986-88) Rover Group (1988-98) Also called Sterling 800 series, Vitesse, 820, 825, 827 Production ...

  • Rover ECU Upgrades

    Technical Guides
    Rover ECU Upgrades

    ECU Remapping for Rover Cars Guide to possible BHP and Torgue improvement, on Rover cars with ECU remapping or upgrade. Model Variant Original BHP Tuning Performance 200 1.1 59 ...

  • Rover history (1896-2005)

    Manufacturers
    1890s
    Rover history (1896-2005)

    Rover Company Limited History Automotive manufacturer Longbridge; United Kingdom From 1896 to 2005. Rover was a long established British car manufacturer based in England Great ...

  • Rover K Series engine (1988-)

    Engines
    1980s
    Rover K Series engine (1988-)

    Rover K Series engine The K-Series engine is a series of engines built by Powertrain Ltd, a sister company of MG Rover. The engine was built in two forms: a straight-four ...

  • Rover KV6 engine (1994-2005)

    Engines
    1990s
    Rover KV6 engine (1994-2005)

    Rover KV6 engine The KV6 automotive petrol engine has a 24-valve quad-cam V6 configuration, and a pressurising variable intake system (VIS) to add hot spots throughout the rev ...

  • Rover L-Series engine

    Engines
    1990s
    Rover L-Series engine

    Rover L-Series engine The L-Series engine commenced production in January 1995 and was the first Rover designed and manufactured direct injection diesel for use in Rover Cars ...

  • Rover Light Six (1927-1932)

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    Sports Cars
    1920s 1930s
    Rover Light Six (1927-1932)

    Rover Light Six (1927 to 1932) Manufacturer Rover Production 1927–1932 approx 8000 made. Class Midsize car Body style Saloon Engine 2 L (2023 cc) straight-6 Transmission three ...

  • Rover M-Series (M16) engine (1986-1991)

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    Engines
    1980s
    Rover M-Series (M16) engine (1986-1991)

    Rover M-Series (M16) engine The Rover M-Series (or M16) is a 4-cylinder, DOHC internal combustion engine introduced by the Austin Rover Group in 1986 for the then-new Rover ...

  • Rover M1 (1947)

    Concept & Prototype
    1940s
    Rover M1 (1947)

    Rover M1 prototype coupe Year: 1947 Class : prototype Body design : Coupe Engine: Gasoline :0.7 liter (21 kW) Length: 3454 mm Width: 1422 mm Wheelbase: 1956 mm The Rover M1 was a ...

  • Rover Metro (1990-1995)

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    Motor Cars
    1990s
    Rover Metro (1990-1995)

    Rover Metro Metro from 1990 to 1995 Overview Manufacturer Rover Group Also called Rover 100 (Europe) Production 1990–95 Body and chassis Body style 3-door hatchback 5-door ...

  • Rover P3 (1948-1949)

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    Motor Cars
    1940s
    Rover P3 (1948-1949)

    Rover P3 (1948 to 1949) Manufacturer Rover Production 1948–1949 9111 produced Predecessor Rover 16 Successor Rover P4 Body style 4-door saloon Layout FR layout Engine 1.6 L ...

  • Rover P4 95 110 (1962-1964)

    Motor Cars
    1960s
    Rover P4 95 110 (1962-1964)

    Rover P4 (95 and 110) Manufacturer The Rover Co. Ltd. Production 1962 to 1964 Class Motor car Body style Saloon Engine 2638 cc Layout FR layout Wheelbase 111 in (2,819 mm) Length ...

  • Rover P5 MK II 3-Litre (1962-1965)

    Luxury Cars
    1950s
    Rover P5 MK II 3-Litre (1962-1965)

    Rover P5 MKII 3-Litre Manufacturer Rover Production 1962 to 1965 Produced 21,158 Class Motor car Body Saloon,Coupé Layout FR layout Wheelbase 110.5 in (2,807 mm) Length 186.5 in ...

  • Rover P6 Series I (1963-1970)

    Motor Cars
    1960s
    Rover P6 Series I (1963-1970)

    Rover P6 Series I (1963 to 1970) Manufacturer Rover Production 1963–1970 Assembly Solihull, West Midlands, England, United Kingdom Predecessor Rover P4 Rover P5 (concurrent to ...

  • Rover SD1 (1976-1986)

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    Motor Cars
    1970s 1980s

    Rover SD1 From 1976 to 1986 Manufacturer British Leyland (Rover marque) Also called Standard 2000 Production 1976–1986 303,345 produced Assembly Castle Bromwich, England Cowley, ...

  • Rover T-Series engine (1992-1999)

    Engines
    1990s
    Rover T-Series engine (1992-1999)

    Rover T-Series engine The Rover T16 engine was a 1994 cc fuel injected DOHC inline-four petrol engine produced by Rover from 1992 to 1999. It has a bore of 84.45 mm (3.325 in) ...

  • Rover T4 (1961)

    Concept & Prototype
    1960s
    Rover T4 (1961)

    Rover T4 gas turbine saloon Manufacturer Rover Production 1961 Assembly United Kingdom Predecessor Rover P4 Rover P5 (concurrent to 1973) Body style 4-door saloon Layout Front ...

  • Rover V8 engine (1960-2006)

    Engines
    1960s
    Rover V8 engine (1960-2006)

    Rover V8 engine History Manufacturer General Motors Rover Land Rover MG TVR Also called Buick 215 V8 Production 1960–2006 Predecessor Rover 3-litre straight-six Successor Jaguar ...

  • Rover Wheel Fitment Guide

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    Technical Guides
    Rover Wheel Fitment Guide

    Rover Wheel Fitment Sizes Guide PCD & Offsets Model P.C.D. ET Bore Rover MGF 4 x 95.25 35...30 56.6 Rover 2600 5 x 127 58 Rover 3500 5 x 127 58 Rover 100 4 x 95.25 35...42 56.6 ...

  • Rover-Alvis P6-BS (1967)

    Concept & Prototype
    1960s
    Rover-Alvis P6-BS (1967)

    Rover-Alvis P6-BS Presentation Year: 1967 Class : Prototype sports car Body design : 2 door Coupe Engine: Petrol 3.5 liters The Rover-Alvis P6-BS is a two-door, ...

  • Rowan (1967-1969)

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    Manufacturers
    1960s
    Rowan (1967-1969)

    Rowan Controller Company Automotive manufacturer of Westminster Maryland.United States from 1967 to 1969. The Rowan Controller Company was an American automaker, which was from ...

  • Royal Enfield (1901-1925)

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    Manufacturers
    1900s
    Royal Enfield (1901-1925)

    Royal Enfield Royal Enfield is an Indian motorcycle manufacturer, emerged from a British manufacturer of rifles , motorcycles and automobiles . History Royal Enfield (founded in ...

  • Royal Hereford (1899-1900)

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    Manufacturers
    1890s

    Royal Hereford (Rough & Company) Automotive Car manufacturer of Hereford;United Kingdom From 1899 to 1900. Rough & Company was an early British manufacturer ...

  • Royal Ruby (1913-1914)

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    Manufacturers
    1910s
    Royal Ruby (1913-1914)

    Royal Ruby history 1913-1914. Manchester UK The Royal Ruby Cycle Company was a British automobile manufacturer that was based in Manchester 1913-1914. The Royal Ruby was a ...

  • Royal Star (1904-1910)

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    Manufacturers
    1900s

    Royal Star (SA Société de Constructions Mécaniques) Automotive manufacturer of Antwerp; Belgium From 1904 to 1910. The Société Anonyme Royal Star was a Belgian manufacturer ...

  • Royale Motor Co (1990-2001)

    Manufacturers
    1990s
    Royale Motor Co (1990-2001)

    Royale Motor Company Car manufacturer of Preston, Lancashire.Great Britain from 1990 to 2001. The Royale Motor Company was a British manufacturer of luxury automobiles . The ...

  • Roydale (1908-1910)

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    Manufacturers
    1900s
    Roydale (1908-1910)

    Roydale Engineering Co. Ltd. Huddersfield (Yorkshire).UK 1908-1910 The Roydale Engineering Co. Ltd.. was a British automobile manufacturer in Huddersfield (Yorkshire). 1908 two ...

  • RPB (1965-1982)

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    Manufacturers
    1960s
    RPB (1965-1982)

    Racing Plast Burträsk (RPB) Automotive manufacturer of Burträsk.Sweden from 1965 to 1982. Racing Plast Burträsk (RPB) was a Swedish company in Burträsk that made racing cars ...