Rover 420i
Rover 400 1996 2.0 petrol description
Sedan Rover 420i has been produced from April, 1996 to December, 1999. It has four-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 2.0 litres, which produces power of 136 horsepower on 6000 rpm and torque 185 Nm (Newton metres) on 2500 revolutions per minute.
This 4-cylinder 16-valve engine camshaft is driven by belt (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has fuel injection system without turbocharger. The engine meets the Euro 2 emissions standard. Average engine life expectancy (mileage before serious repairs are needed) is from 270 000 to 450 000 kilometres. Remember that engine life depends on regular maintenance and the quality of the materials used (oils, fuels, etc.).
More engine specs
This Rover 400 2.0 engine oil type is 5W-30 and oil capacity is 5.9 litres.
Rover 420i has front wheel drive (FWD) and manual gearbox with 5 gears.
Rover 420i accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 9.6 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 200 km/h.
The fuel consumption of this Rover 420i in combined mode (combining urban and highway driving) is 8.6 litres per 100km (11.6 km/l), city fuel economy - 13.1 l/100km, fuel consumption on highway - 6 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 55 litres or 14.53 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 620 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 900 kilometers on highway.
Rover 420i technical data
| Model: | Rover 420i | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Body style: | Sedan | ||
| Production period: | 1996. April ... 1999. December | ||
| Engine: | 1994 cm3 Petrol, 4 cylinders | CO2 emissions: | 205 g/km |
| Power: | 136 HP ON 6000 RPM | Torque: | 185 NM ON 2500 RPM |
| Gearbox: | Manual gearbox (5 gears) | Drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) |
| Maximum speed: | 200 km/h | Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.6 seconds |
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.6 (combined) 13.1 (urban) 6.0 (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: | 1720 kg | ||
Rover 420i engine 20T4H
Engine reliability:
Overall, this engine can last around 270,000 to 450,000 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 | 10 : 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 420i oil type | 5W-30 |
| Oil capacity | 5.9 litres (6.2 quarts) |
| Coolant capacity | 7.5 litres (7.9 quarts) |
| Power | 136 HP ON 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 185 - 190 NM ON 2500 RPM |
| Start of production (year) | 1991 |
| Duration of production | 8 years |
| Engine also used on | Rover 200 |
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All Rover 400 sedan [1996 - 2000] modifications
| Modification | Engine | Power | Consumption | Gearbox |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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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) |
2.0 Diesel | 105 HP | 5.3 l/100km | Manual (5) |
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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) |