Rover makes first moves into automotive world

摘要

Rover, the quintessentially British motor brand, was for decades celebrated for its classic designs that showcase the best in UK engineering. Its entry into the automotive world began in 1904, when it introduced its first car, the Rover 8. The 8hp vehicle, designed by Edmund Lewis, went on sale on 1 December and cost ￡200.rnThe Engineer's archive reported on the trials of the vehicle at the Automobile Club in October. "The engine is of the vertical single-cylinder water-cooled pattern with mechanically operated exhaust and inlet valves.