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Rover 800 XX/R17 (1986–1999) Specs
Specifications, engines, dimensions and technical data.
Gen 1
1986 - 1999
XX/R17
Coupe
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Body Style
Chassis
Engines
Quick Specs
Fuel
Fuel
Combined
Combined
Chassis & Body
Engine Lineup
| Trans | Engine | Gears | HP | Fuel | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MT | 820 16V Turbo (RS) | 5 | 200 HP | Petrol | — |
| MT | 820 I/SI (RS) | 5 | 136 HP | Petrol | — |
| MT | 825 D/SD (XS) | 5 | 118 HP | Diesel | — |
| MT | 825 Si Lux (RS) | 5 | 175 HP | Petrol | — |
| MT | 827 SI/Sterling (XS) CAT | 5 | 169 HP | Petrol | — |
Note: Performance figures may vary based on market and conditions.
Rover 800 XX/R17 overview
The Rover 800 (XX/R17) is the 1st generation of the 800, built from 1986 to 1999. It is offered as a Coupe with 16 engines (petrol, diesel), from 100 HP to 200 HP. The 825 SD (118 Hp) is 4882 mm long.
How much horsepower does the Rover 800 have?
The Rover 800 (XX/R17) has 100 HP to 200 HP, depending on the engine: 2.0 Oseries (100 HP), 2.5 Vm (118 HP), 2.0 M16 (133 HP), 2.0 T16 (136 HP), 2.0 Tseries (136 HP), 2.0 M16 (140 HP), 2.0 Mseries (140 HP), 2.5 Honda (150 HP), 2.5 Honda (167 HP), 2.7 Honda (169 HP), 2.5 Kv6 (175 HP), 2.7 Honda (177 HP), 2.0 T16 (180 HP), 2.0 Tseries (180 HP), 2.0 T16 (197 HP), 2.0 Tseries (200 HP).
What engines are available for the Rover 800?
The Rover 800 is available with 16 engines: 2.0 Oseries (100 HP, petrol), 2.5 Vm (118 HP, diesel), 2.0 M16 (133 HP, petrol), 2.0 T16 (136 HP, petrol), 2.0 Tseries (136 HP, petrol), 2.0 M16 (140 HP, petrol), 2.0 Mseries (140 HP, petrol), 2.5 Honda (150 HP, petrol), 2.5 Honda (167 HP, petrol), 2.7 Honda (169 HP, petrol), 2.5 Kv6 (175 HP, petrol), 2.7 Honda (177 HP, petrol), 2.0 T16 (180 HP, petrol), 2.0 Tseries (180 HP, petrol), 2.0 T16 (197 HP, petrol), 2.0 Tseries (200 HP, petrol).
What are the dimensions of the Rover 800?
The Rover 800 is 4882 mm long, 1730 mm wide, 1393 mm tall, with a 2766 mm wheelbase.
Advanced Specs
Overview
| Generation | Rover 800 Coupe |
|---|---|
| Year | 1993–1999 |
| Platform | Honda |
| Variant | 825 SD (118 Hp) |
| Body type | coupe |
| Engine type | Fuel |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Seats | 5 |
| Doors | 2 |
Power & torque
| Power | 118 HP |
|---|---|
| Power @ max rpm | 4200 rpm |
| Torque | 268 Nm |
| Torque @ max rpm | 2100 rpm |
Engine
| Engine code | VM425 |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 2500 cc |
| Cylinders | 4 |
| Configuration | inline |
| Bore | 92.0 mm |
| Stroke | 94.0 mm |
| Compression ratio | 22.1 |
| Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Injection system | Precombustion Chamber Injection |
| Aspiration | turbocharger |
| Oil capacity | 6.4 L |
| Coolant | 8.0 L |
| 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 | 4882 mm |
|---|---|
| Width | 1730 mm |
| Height | 1393 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2766 mm |
| Front track | 1487 mm |
| Rear track | 1450 mm |
| Boot space | 445 L |
Mass
| Kerb weight | 1440 kg |
|---|---|
| Max weight | 1970 kg |
| Max load | 530 kg |
Consumption & emissions
| Fuel combined | 6.4 L/100km |
|---|---|
| Fuel urban | 8.0 L/100km |
| Fuel extra urban | 4.9 L/100km |
| Fuel tank | 66.0 L |
Chassis & brakes
| Front suspension | Double Wishbone |
|---|---|
| Rear suspension | Coil Spring |
| Front brakes | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear brakes | disc |
| Steering type | Steering Rack And Pinion |
| Power steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Assisting systems | Abs Anti Lock Braking System |
Efficiency ratios
| Weight-to-power | 12.2 kg/Hp, 81.9 Hp/tonne |
|---|---|
| Weight-to-torque | 5.4 kg/Nm, 186.1 Nm/tonne |
Other
| Start Of Production | 1993 |
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| End Of Production | 1999 |
Performance
Engine speed (1k/rpm)
! Figures from catalog data; real-world values may differ.
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