Rover Vitesse?

[wedg1e]

Right then. In passing, during a conversation with a work colleague, the disposal of a relative's Rover Vitesse came up. Not necessary to go into details, but I suggeted that if it was a V8 Vitesse I'd be interested (just for the spares, you understand ;-) but the guy didn't know exactly what it was. So, although I'm on tenterhooks till he finds out, I'm prepared for the fact that it's probably a later '820' shape car with a poxy 2-litre that they badged 'Vitesse' to fool the old folks.

Am I right, or could I be onto a winner here?



Ian

[wedg1e]

ultimapaul said: They did indeed badge some later 820 'Vitesse' They were turbo car's IIRC. Not what your hoping for if I've read between the lines correctly????

Tut. You're quite right: I wouldn't have an 820 given. With or without a 2.7 V6.... A proper, V8, twin-plenum.... now that's another matter!



Ian

[wedg1e]

An upset woodlouse... not heard that one before!

Was the Triumph Vitesse only a 2-litre 6? I thought I recalled it being a 2.5; maybe that was a later incarnation of the same engine....

I already have a 3.9 Rover V8 (one of the TVR specials, none of yer poncy Range Rover nonsense ;-) but I was hoping I could score a twin-plenum fuel injection system (and a spare V8!) for nowt. I haven't heard from my mate, so still don't know what it is. I don't want to appear too keen, you see, in case the pound signs start flashing....

Ian

[wedg1e]

Andy:
Your coat is on the top of the pile, you can't miss it....

Ian

[wedg1e]

Right... so when was the V8 last fitted into a Rover saloon? I saw my mate again last night and he reckons the car is a heap on a J plate ('91/2?). I thought the V8 was Landie/ Rangey only by then.... and if so this Vitesse cannot be a V8, though he maintains that it is.

Ian

[wedg1e]

Bob:
Are these from a Rover SD1 or a TVR? If they're the rear hub nuts from a TVR, I'd be interested.

Ian