Rover 420 D
Rover 400 1995 2.0 diesel description
Hatchback Rover 420 D has been produced from January, 1996 to January, 1999. It has four-cylinder diesel engine with displacement of 2.0 litres, which produces power of 86 horsepower on 4500 rpm and torque 170 Nm (Newton metres) on 2000 revolutions per minute.
This 4-cylinder 8-valve engine camshaft is driven by belt (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has fuel injection system and Garrett GT1549S turbine. The engine meets the Euro 2 emissions standard. Approximate engine life expectancy (mileage until serious repairs are required) for this engine is between 240 000 and 400 000 kilometres. Note that engine life can be longer or shorter depending on maintenance.
More engine specs
This Rover 400 2.0 engine oil type is 5W-40 and oil capacity is 4 litres.
Rover 420 D has front wheel drive (FWD) and manual gearbox with 5 gears.
Rover 420 D accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 14 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 167 km/h.
In combined cycle (city and motorway), the Rover 420 D fuel consumption is 5.7 litres per 100km (17.5 km/l) - this is one of most fuel efficient Rover 400 1995 - 2000 versions, fuel consumption in city - 7.8 l/100km, highway fuel economy - 4.4 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 55 litres or 14.53 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 960 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 1240 kilometers on highway.
Rover 420 D technical data
| Model: | Rover 420 D | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Body style: | Hatchback | ||
| Production period: | 1996. January ... 1999. January | ||
| Engine: | 1994 cm3 Diesel, 4 cylinders | CO2 emissions: | no data |
| Power: | 86 HP ON 4500 RPM | Torque: | 170 NM ON 2000 RPM |
| Gearbox: | Manual gearbox (5 gears) | Drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) |
| Top speed: | 167 km/h | Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14.0 seconds |
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.7 (combined) 7.8 (urban) 4.4 (highway) | ||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres (14.5 gallons) | ||
| Car dimensions: | 4.32m (length) 1.70m (width) 1.39m (height) | ||
| Turning diameter: | 10.3 meters | ||
| Trunk capacity: | 370 litres | ||
| Trunk max capacity: | 720 litres (with rear seats folded down) | ||
| Gross weight: | 1720 kg | ||
Rover 420 D engine 20T2R
Engine reliability:
Overall, this engine can last around 240,000 to 400,000 km if properly maintained, using the correct quality oil and fuel, and carrying out regular checks and maintenance.The engine has hydraulic valve tappets (lifters), which provide quieter operation and do not require periodic adjustment, but are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in the event of failure.
| Engine displacement | 1994 cm3 |
|---|---|
| Number of cylinders | 4 |
| Bore (cylinder diameter) | 84.45 mm |
| Stroke length (piston move) | 88.9 mm |
| Compression ratio | 19.5 : 1 |
| Camshaft drive | Timing belt Timing belt engines are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain engines, but belt usually needs to be replaced more often and the risk of breakage is higher. |
| Fuel system | Injection |
| Rover 420 D oil type | 5W-40 |
| Oil capacity | 4 litres (4.2 quarts) |
| Coolant capacity | 7 litres (7.4 quarts) |
| Power | 86 HP ON 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 170 NM ON 2000 RPM |
| Start of production (year) | 1995 |
| Duration of production | 5 years |
| Engine also used on | Rover 200 |
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All Rover 400 hatchback [1995 - 2000] modifications
| Modification | Engine | Power | Consumption |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rover 400 1995 1.4 414 i | 1.4 Petrol | 75 HP | 8.5 l/100km |
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Rover 414i
Jul 1997 — Dec 1999 Most fuel efficient petrol version |
1.4 Petrol | 103 HP | 6.8 l/100km |
|
Rover 416i
Sep 1995 — Dec 1999 Most fuel efficient petrol version by real consumption |
1.6 Petrol | 112 HP | 7.1 l/100km |
|
Rover 400 1995 2.0 420 Si Lux
Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 9.5 seconds |
2.0 Petrol | 136 HP | 8.6 l/100km |
| Rover 420 D Jan 1996 — Jan 1999 | 2.0 Diesel | 86 HP | 5.7 l/100km |
|
Rover 420 Di
Jan 1999 — Dec 1999 Most powerfull diesel version (105 HP) |
2.0 Diesel | 105 HP | 5.3 l/100km |