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Rover 800 XX/R17 (1986–1999) Specs
Specifications, engines, dimensions and technical data.
Body Style
Chassis
Engines
Quick Specs
Chassis & Body
Engine Lineup
| Trans | Engine | Gears | HP | Fuel | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MT | 820 I/SI (XS) | 5 | 136 HP | Petrol | — |
| MT | 820 SI (XS) | 5 | 140 HP | Petrol | — |
| MT | 820 Sport | 5 | 197 HP | Petrol | — |
| MT | 820 Ti | 5 | 200 HP | Petrol | — |
| MT | 825 D/SD (XS) | 5 | 118 HP | Petrol | — |
| MT | 825 Si Lux (RS) | 5 | 175 HP | Petrol | — |
| MT | 827 Vitesse (XS) CAT | 5 | 169 HP | Petrol | — |
| MT | 827 Vitesse/SLI | 5 | 177 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 Hatchback with 16 engines (petrol, diesel), from 100 HP to 200 HP. The 825 Si (175 Hp) accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 8.7 s, reaches a top speed of 217 km/h and is 4880 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 4880 mm long, 1730 mm wide, 1390 mm tall, with a 2766 mm wheelbase.
How fast is the Rover 800?
The Rover 800 825 Si (175 Hp) goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 8.7 s and has a top speed of 217 km/h.
Advanced Specs
Overview
| Generation | Rover 800 Hatchback |
|---|---|
| Year | 1994–1999 |
| Platform | Honda |
| Variant | 825 Si (175 Hp) |
| Body type | hatchback |
| Engine type | Fuel |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Seats | 5 |
| Doors | 5 |
Power & torque
| Power | 175 HP |
|---|---|
| Power @ max rpm | 6500 rpm |
| Torque | 240 Nm |
| Torque @ max rpm | 2400 rpm |
Performance
| Top speed | 217 km/h |
|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 8.7 s |
| 0–62 mph | 8.7 s |
Engine
| Engine code | 25K4F |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 2497 cc |
| Cylinders | 6 |
| Configuration | V Engine |
| Bore | 80.0 mm |
| Stroke | 82.8 mm |
| Compression ratio | 10.5 |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Injection system | Multi Port Manifold Injection |
| Aspiration | Naturally Aspirated Engine |
| Valvetrain | dohc |
| Oil capacity | 4.5 L |
| Coolant | 10.0 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 | 4880 mm |
|---|---|
| Width | 1730 mm |
| Height | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2766 mm |
| Front track | 1490 mm |
| Rear track | 1730 mm |
| Boot space | 530 L |
Mass
| Kerb weight | 1380 kg |
|---|---|
| Max weight | 1910 kg |
| Max load | 530 kg |
Consumption & emissions
| Fuel urban | 13.2 L/100km |
|---|---|
| Fuel extra urban | 7.9 L/100km |
| Fuel tank | 68.0 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 |
| Tire size | 205/55 R16 |
| Assisting systems | Abs Anti Lock Braking System |
Efficiency ratios
| Weight-to-power | 7.9 kg/Hp, 126.8 Hp/tonne |
|---|---|
| Weight-to-torque | 5.8 kg/Nm, 173.9 Nm/tonne |
Other
| Start Of Production | 1994 |
|---|---|
| End Of Production | 1999 |
Performance
! Figures from catalog data; real-world values may differ.