Rolls-Royce Meteorite

Rolls-Royce Meteorite
Meteоrite-powered Antar Mk1 tractor and DAF trailer with Meteor-powered Centurion tank load
Overview
ManufacturerRover
DesignerRolls-Royce & Rover
Also calledRover Meteorite
Layout
Configuration60° V8
Displacement18.019 L (1,100 cu in)
Cylinder bore5.4 in (137 mm)
Piston stroke6 in (152 mm)
Output
Power output
  • Mk 101 diesel: 250 bhp (190 kW) at 2000 rpm
  • Mk 202B petrol: 520 hp (390 kW) at 2700 rpm
  • Mk. 204 petrol: 260 bhp (190 kW) at 2000 rpm
Torque output
  • Mk 101 diesel: 728 ft⋅lbf (987 N⋅m) at 1250 rpm
  • Mk. 204 petrol: 860 ft⋅lbf (1,170 N⋅m) at 1200 rpm

The Rolls-Royce Meteorite, also known as the Rover Meteorite, was a post-war British 18.01 L (1,099 cu in) V8 petrol or diesel engine was derived from the Rolls-Royce Meteor tank engine.

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