Rover 400 1996 425 i
Rover 400 1996 2.5 petrol description
Sedan Rover 400 1996 425 i has been produced from January, 1998 to December, 2000. It has six-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 2.5 litres, which produces power of 175 horsepower on 6500 rpm - this is the most powerfull Rover 400 1996 - 2000 version and torque 240 Nm (Newton metres) on 4000 revolutions per minute.
This 6-cylinder 24-valve engine camshaft is driven by belt (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has fuel injection system without turbocharger. Engine versions compliant with Euro 2 and Euro 3 emission standards available. Average engine life expectancy (mileage before serious repairs are needed) is from 220 000 to 370 000 kilometres. Note that engine life can be longer or shorter depending on maintenance.
More engine specs
This Rover 400 2.5 engine oil type is 5W-30 and oil capacity is 5.2 litres.
Rover 400 1996 425 i has front wheel drive (FWD) and automatic gearbox with 4 gears.
Rover 400 1996 425 i accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 8.5 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 225 km/h.
The fuel consumption of this Rover 400 1996 425 i in combined mode (combining urban and highway driving) is 10.2 litres per 100km (9.8 km/l), city fuel economy - 14 l/100km, fuel consumption on highway - 8 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 55 litres or 14.53 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 520 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 680 kilometers on highway.
Rover 400 1996 425 i technical data
| Model: | Rover 400 425 i | ||
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| Body style: | Sedan | ||
| Production period: | 1998. January ... 2000. December | ||
| Engine: | 2497 cm3 Petrol, 6 cylinders | CO2 emissions: | no data |
| Power: | 175 HP ON 6500 RPM | Torque: | 240 NM ON 4000 RPM |
| Gearbox: | Automatic gearbox (4 gears) | Drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) |
| Maximum speed: | 225 km/h | Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.5 seconds |
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.2 (combined) 14.0 (urban) 8.0 (highway) | ||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres (14.5 gallons) | ||
| Car dimensions: | 4.49m (length) 1.70m (width) 1.39m (height) | ||
| Trunk capacity: | 470 litres | ||
| Trunk max capacity: | 810 litres (with rear seats folded down) | ||
| Gross weight: | 1830 kg | ||
Rover 400 1996 425 i engine 25K4N
Engine reliability:
Overall, this engine can last around 220,000 to 370,000 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 | 2497 cm3 |
|---|---|
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Bore (cylinder diameter) | 80 mm |
| Stroke length (piston move) | 82.8 mm |
| Compression ratio | 10.5 : 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 400 1996 425 i oil type | 5W-30 |
| Oil capacity | 5.2 litres (5.5 quarts) |
| Power | 150 - 190 HP ON 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 220 - 245 NM ON 4000 RPM |
| Start of production (year) | 1996 |
| Duration of production | 10 years |
Often in the first years of production, engines tend to have various constructive problems, so it is recommended to choose a car with this engine from 1999 onwards. |
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| Engine also used on | Land Rover Freelander Rover 75 Kia Carnival |
Generally, the use of an engine in several models and its long production run is an indication of the quality of the engine and the success of its design. |
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) |
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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) |