ROVER
Rover 400 R8 (1990–1998) Specs
Specifications, engines, dimensions and technical data.
Body Style
Chassis
Engines
Quick Specs
Chassis & Body
Engine Lineup
| Trans | Engine | Gears | HP | Fuel | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MT | 1.8 i | 5 | 146 HP | Petrol | — |
| MT | 416 GTI | 5 | 122 HP | Petrol | — |
| MT | 416 Si | 5 | 112 HP | Petrol | — |
| MT | 418 TD | 5 | 88 HP | Diesel | — |
| MT | 420 GSI/SLI/GTI/Vite | 5 | 136 HP | Petrol | — |
Note: Performance figures may vary based on market and conditions.
Rover 400 R8 overview
The Rover 400 (R8) is the 1st generation of the 400, built from 1990 to 1998. It is offered as a Station Wagon Estate with 9 engines (diesel, petrol), from 67 HP to 200 HP. The 420 i (136 Hp) accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 8.7 s, reaches a top speed of 200 km/h and is 4365 mm long.
How much horsepower does the Rover 400 have?
The Rover 400 (R8) has 67 HP to 200 HP, depending on the engine: 1.8 Psa (67 HP), 1.8 Psa (88 HP), 1.4 Kseries (103 HP), 1.6 Honda (111 HP), 1.6 Honda (112 HP), 1.6 Honda (122 HP), 2.0 Tseries (136 HP), 1.8 Vvc (146 HP), 2.0 Tseries (200 HP).
What engines are available for the Rover 400?
The Rover 400 is available with 9 engines: 1.8 Psa (67 HP, diesel), 1.8 Psa (88 HP, diesel), 1.4 Kseries (103 HP, petrol), 1.6 Honda (111 HP, petrol), 1.6 Honda (112 HP, petrol), 1.6 Honda (122 HP, petrol), 2.0 Tseries (136 HP, petrol), 1.8 Vvc (146 HP, petrol), 2.0 Tseries (200 HP, petrol).
What are the dimensions of the Rover 400?
The Rover 400 is 4365 mm long, 1680 mm wide, 1390 mm tall, with a 2550 mm wheelbase.
How fast is the Rover 400?
The Rover 400 420 i (136 Hp) goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 8.7 s and has a top speed of 200 km/h.
Advanced Specs
Overview
| Generation | Rover 400 Tourer XW |
|---|---|
| Year | 1994–1998 |
| Platform | Honda |
| Variant | 420 i (136 Hp) |
| Body type | Station Wagon Estate |
| Engine type | Fuel |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Seats | 5 |
| Doors | 5 |
Power & torque
| Power | 136 HP |
|---|---|
| Power @ max rpm | 6000 rpm |
| Torque | 185 Nm |
| Torque @ max rpm | 2500 rpm |
Performance
| Top speed | 200 km/h |
|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 8.7 s |
| 0–62 mph | 8.7 s |
Engine
| Engine code | 20T4H |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 1994 cc |
| Cylinders | 4 |
| Configuration | inline |
| Bore | 84.5 mm |
| Stroke | 89.0 mm |
| Compression ratio | 10 |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Injection system | Multi Port Manifold Injection |
| Aspiration | Naturally Aspirated Engine |
| Valvetrain | dohc |
| Engine layout | Front Transverse |
Drivetrain & transmission
| Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
|---|---|
| Powertrain architecture | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Drivetrain architecture | The Internal Combustion Engine Ice Drives The Front Wheels Of The Vehicle |
| Gearbox type | manual |
| Gears | 5 |
| Gearbox code | pg1 |
| Gearbox manufacturer | rover |
Dimensions
| Length | 4365 mm |
|---|---|
| Width | 1680 mm |
| Height | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2550 mm |
| Front track | 1475 mm |
| Rear track | 1470 mm |
| Boot space | 430 – 1410 L |
Mass
| Kerb weight | 1210 kg |
|---|---|
| Max weight | 1650 kg |
| Max load | 440 kg |
Consumption & emissions
| Fuel combined | 8.0 L/100km |
|---|---|
| Fuel tank | 55.0 L |
Chassis & brakes
| Front suspension | Spring Strut |
|---|---|
| Rear suspension | Coil Spring |
| Front brakes | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear brakes | drum |
| Steering type | Steering Rack And Pinion |
| Power steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Tire size | 185/55 R15 V |
| Assisting systems | Abs Anti Lock Braking System |
Efficiency ratios
| Weight-to-power | 8.9 kg/Hp, 112.4 Hp/tonne |
|---|---|
| Weight-to-torque | 6.5 kg/Nm, 152.9 Nm/tonne |
Other
| Start Of Production | 1994 |
|---|---|
| End Of Production | 1998 |
Performance
! Figures from catalog data; real-world values may differ.