Rover 420 D

Rover 400 1996 2.0 diesel description

Sedan Rover 420 D has been produced from April, 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. Engine lifespan (mileage before major repairs or overhaul) can last from 240 up to 400 thousand 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.

Rover 420 D fuel consumption is 5.7 litres per 100km in combined city/highway mode (17.5 km/l) - this is one of most fuel efficient Rover 400 1996 - 2000 versions, city fuel economy - 7.8 l/100km, fuel consumption on highway - 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 400 1996

Rover 420 D technical data

Model: Rover 420 D
Body style: Sedan
Production period: 1996. April ... 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: 4.49m (length) 1.70m (width) 1.39m (height)
Turning diameter: 10.3 meters
Trunk capacity: 470 litres
Trunk max capacity: 810 litres (with rear seats folded down)
Gross weight: 1690 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

All Rover 400 sedan [1996 - 2000] modifications

Modification Engine Power Consumption Gearbox
Rover 414i Jan 1998 — Jan 1999

Most fuel efficient petrol version

1.4 Petrol 103 HP 6.8 l/100km Manual (5)
Rover 416i Apr 1996 — Dec 1999 1.6 Petrol 112 HP 7.1 l/100km Manual (5)
Rover 416i Jan 1998 — Dec 1999 1.6 Petrol 115 HP 8.8 l/100km Automatic (4)
Rover 420i Apr 1996 — Dec 1999 2.0 Petrol 136 HP 8.6 l/100km Manual (5)
Rover 420 D Apr 1996 — Jan 1999 2.0 Diesel 86 HP 5.7 l/100km Manual (5)
Rover 420 Di Jan 1997 — Dec 1999

Most powerfull diesel version (105 HP)
Most fuel efficient diesel version

2.0 Diesel 105 HP 5.3 l/100km Manual (5)
Rover 400 1998 2.5 425 i Jan 1998 — Dec 2000

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 8.5 seconds

2.5 Petrol 175 HP 10.2 l/100km Automatic (4)
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