Rover R8

This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the Rover cars built on the R8 platform,including the Rover 200 and 400. It covers the transitional period after BL, the development of the K Series engine, and the collaboration with Peugeot to develop diesel engines. It provides detailed information on the various models, including the five-door and three-door Rover 200s, the Rover 200 Cabriolet, the Rover 400 saloons, the Rover 400 Tourer, and the Rover 200 Tomcat coupé.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 96 pages
Publication date: 15 June 2021
Publisher: Amberley Publishing

This extensive and easily understandable book delves into the Rover models constructed on the R8 platform, encompassing the Rover 200 and 400. The book commences with the transitional phase following the demise of BL and the emergence of Austin Rover, followed by Rover, and their early collaboration with Honda to develop a new series of automobiles. The author also delves into the development of the renowned K Series engine and the partnership with Peugeot to manufacture diesel engines from 1992.

The book proceeds to provide in-depth examinations of the diverse models, including the five-door and three-door Rover 200s, the Rover 200 Cabriolet, the Rover 400 saloons, the Rover 400 Tourer, and the Rover 200 Tomcat coupé. Authored by a recognized authority on Rover cars, this book offers readers a comprehensive understanding of the development of this significant series of automobiles during a pivotal period in British motor manufacturing history.

Weight: 282g
Dimension: 166 x 232 x 13 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781398101210