Rover 8 1911-1912
| Manufacturer | Rover |
|---|---|
| Production | 1911-1912 |
| Engine | 1.0 L single-cylinder Sleeve-valve |
| Wheelbase | 84 in (2,100 mm) |
| Width | 57 in (1,400 mm) |
The 1911 Rover 8 turned away from conventional engines using a 1052 cc sleeve-valve unit. Daimler had a licence to produce the Knight sleeve-valve engine and as the dimensions of the one advertised by Rover were identical it is probable that this was their source. Whether components or complete engines were bought is not known, but Daimler never sold a single-cylinder sleeve-valve car.
Very few were made.
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