Rover 75 2004 1.8

Rover 75 2004 1.8 petrol description

Sedan Rover 75 2004 1.8 has been produced from April, 2004 to May, 2005. It has four-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 1.8 litres, which produces power of 120 horsepower on 5500 rpm and torque 160 Nm (Newton metres) on 4000 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, it has no turbine. The engine meets the Euro 3 emissions standard. Approximate engine life expectancy (mileage until serious repairs are required) for this engine is between 270 000 and 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 75 1.8 engine oil type is 5W-30 and oil capacity is 4.5 litres.

Rover 75 2004 1.8 has front wheel drive (FWD) and manual gearbox with 5 gears.
Rover 75 2004 1.8 accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 11.6 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 195 km/h.

In combined cycle (city and motorway), the Rover 75 2004 1.8 fuel consumption is 7.8 litres per 100km (12.8 km/l), city fuel economy - 10.6 l/100km, fuel consumption on highway - 6.1 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 65 litres or 17.17 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 820 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 1060 kilometers on highway.

With the same engine there is also Rover 75 version with automatic gearbox (Rover 75 2004 1.8 Automatic AT) available, which is more sluggish, reaching 100 km/h 1.6 seconds later (in 13.2 seconds), but manufacturer's fuel consumption is higher by 1.6 litres per 100 km or 21 % - 9.4 litres per 100 km.
Rover 75 2004

Rover 75 2004 1.8 technical data

Model: Rover 75 1.8
Body style: Sedan
Production period: 2004. April ... 2005. May 
Engine: 1796 cm3 Petrol, 4 cylinders CO2 emissions: 185 g/km
Power: 120 HP ON 5500 RPM Torque: 160 NM ON 4000 RPM
Gearbox: Manual gearbox (5 gears) Drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD)
Top speed: 195 km/h Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 11.6 seconds
Fuel consumption (l/100km): 7.8 (combined) 10.6 (urban) 6.1 (highway)
Fuel tank capacity: 65 litres (17.2 gallons)
Car dimensions: 4.75m (length) 1.78m (width) 1.39m (height)
Turning diameter: 11.4 meters
Seats: 5 seats
Trunk capacity: 432 litres
Trunk max capacity: 432 litres (with rear seats folded down)
Gross weight: 2000 kg

Rover 75 2004 1.8 engine 18K4F

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 1796 cm3
Number of cylinders 4
Bore (cylinder diameter) 80 mm
Stroke length (piston move) 89.3 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 75 2004 1.8 oil type 5W-30
Oil capacity 4.5 litres (4.8 quarts)
Coolant capacity 6.2 litres (6.6 quarts)
Power 115 - 135 HP ON 5500 RPM
Torque 160 - 165 NM ON 4000 RPM
Start of production (year) 1995
Duration of production 11 years
Engine also used on Rover 25 Rover 45

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 75 sedan [2004 - 2005] modifications

Modification Engine Power Consumption Gearbox
Rover 75 2004 1.8 Apr 2004 — Mai 2005

Most fuel efficient petrol version

1.8 Petrol 120 HP 7.8 l/100km Manual (5)
Rover 75 2004 1.8 Automatic Apr 2004 — Mai 2005 1.8 Petrol 120 HP 9.4 l/100km Automatic (5)
Rover 75 2004 1.8 Turbo Apr 2004 — Mai 2005 1.8 Petrol 150 HP 8.0 l/100km Manual (5)
Rover 75 2004 1.8 Turbo Automatic Apr 2004 — Mai 2005 1.8 Petrol 150 HP 8.9 l/100km Automatic (5)
Rover 75 2004 2.0 CDT Apr 2004 — Mai 2005

Most fuel efficient diesel version

2.0 Diesel 116 HP 5.8 l/100km Manual (5)
Rover 75 2004 2.0 CDT Automatic Apr 2004 — Mai 2005 2.0 Diesel 116 HP 6.9 l/100km Automatic (5)
Rover 75 2004 2.0 CDTI Apr 2004 — Mai 2005

Most powerfull diesel version (131 HP)
Most fuel efficient diesel version

2.0 Diesel 131 HP 5.8 l/100km Manual (5)
Rover 75 2004 2.0 CDTI Automatic Apr 2004 — Mai 2005

Most powerfull diesel version (131 HP)

2.0 Diesel 131 HP 6.9 l/100km Automatic (5)
Rover 75 2004 2.5 V6 Apr 2004 — Mai 2005 2.5 Petrol 177 HP 10.5 l/100km Automatic (5)
Rover 75 2004 4.6 V8

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 7.2 seconds

4.6 Petrol 260 HP 13.4 l/100km Automatic (5)
Rover 75 2004 reviews
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