In 1952 a bigger 2.0-litre petrol engine was fitted to the Land Rover. This unit had Siamese bores, which meant no coolant could flow between the cylinders, a weakness that Rover cured in its next engine revision two years later. It was also the year in which the Belgian firm Minerva began producing Land Rovers under licence, the Minerva-Land Rover, in both 80-inch and 86-inch versions for the Belgian army.
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produced by the Rover Company since 1948
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produced by the Rover Company since 1948
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WikipediaSeries I, 2.0-litre engine, year
In 1952 and 1953, a larger 2.0-litre petrol engine was fitted.
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produced by the Rover Company since 1948, and later by British Leyland
Series I, Siamese bores
This engine has Siamese bores, meaning that there are no water passages for cooling between the cylinders.
Series I, spread bore cure
In mid-1954 the "spread bore" petrol engine was introduced (from engines 5710xxxx), allowing better cooling between the cylinders.
Minerva production
In October 1951, the deal was agreed and in 1952, the Minerva-Land Rover was produced.
Minerva models
Both 80" and 86" models were made until production ended in 1956.
Body style, station-wagon: Series I, 86-inch Station Wagon
The 86-inch station wagon was a three-door, seven-seater.
Body style, pickup-truck: Series I, 107-inch pick up
The 80-inch (2.03 m) wheelbase model was replaced by an 86-inch (2.18 m) wheelbase model, and a 107-inch (2.72 m) wheelbase "pick up" version was introduced.
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