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The Rolls-Royce Meteorite was a British V8 petrol or diesel engine of 18.01 litres (1,099 cu in) capacity, and was derived from the Rolls-Royce Meteor,[1] which was itself based on the Rolls-Royce Merlin aircraft engine. The Meteorite was, in essence, two-thirds of a V12 Meteor and it shared the Meteor's 60° vee angle. Meteorites were built for vehicles, for marine use and as stationary power units.
| Rolls-Royce Meteorite | |
|---|---|
 Meteоrite-powered Antar Mk2 tractor and DAF trailer with Meteor-powered Centurion tank load | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Rolls-Royce Limited |
| Layout | |
| Configuration | V-8 |
| Displacement | 18.01 litres (1,099 cu in) |
| Output | |
| Power output | Mk. 204: 260 bhp at 2300 rpm Mk. 202B: 520 bhp at 2700 rpm |
It powered the Thornycroft Antar or Mighty Antar tank transporter and was used to transport two types of Meteor-engined tanks, the Centurion and Conqueror (and also carried the later Chieftain). It was also used in two prototype vehicles, the Leyland Motors FV4202, and the TV1000 experimental six-wheeled vehicle. This association with the defence ministry lasted 21 years to 1964 and was centred at the Acocks Green "shadow factory" near Birmingham[2]
See also
References
- Evans; McWilliams; Whitworth; Birch (2004). The Rolls Royce Meteor. Rolls-Royce Heritage Trust. pp. 126–140. ISBN 1-872922-24-4.
- Graham Robson (1977). The Rover Story. Cambridge: Patrick Stephens (PSL). p. 51. ISBN 0-85059-279-8.
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