1964

Rover 2000, Car of the Year

The last pre-Leyland new Rover, styled by D.Bache, had a considerable production for a low volume manufacturer.

Rover 2000

76 points

This original chassis (independent front suspension, De Dion rear axle, rear drive), with excellent ride and handling, would get a V8 3500 engine much later. An OHC 4-cyl 2-liter (91 hp) was the weakest point of this appealing mid-size saloon (4.53 m), even if a TC version (110) made performance much better. British quality and good value was a formula of success in its time. 

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