Rover 100 1990 1.4 petrol description
Hatchback Rover 100 1990 114 S/L/GTA has been produced from January, 1990 to December, 1998. It has four-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 1.4 litres, which produces power of 75 horsepower on 5500 rpm and torque 117 Nm (Newton metres) on 4000 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, this is an atmospheric engine (without turbine). The engine meets the Euro 2 emissions standard. Engine lifespan (mileage before major repairs or overhaul) can last from 210 up to 360 thousand kilometres. Remember that engine life depends on regular maintenance and the quality of the materials used (oils, fuels, etc.).
More engine specs
This Rover 100 1.4 engine oil type is 5W-30 and oil capacity is 4.5 litres.
Rover 100 1990 114 S/L/GTA has front wheel drive (FWD) and manual gearbox with 5 gears.
Rover 100 1990 114 S/L/GTA accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 11.5 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 166 km/h.
Rover 100 1990 114 S/L/GTA fuel consumption is 6.9 litres per 100km in combined city/highway mode (14.5 km/l), city fuel economy - 8.3 l/100km, fuel consumption on highway - 5.3 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 35 litres or 9.25 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 500 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 660 kilometers on highway.
Rover 100 safety
During safety testing Rover 100 has obtained 1 star from five, which means very low safety level.
Adults (driver and passenger) safety of Rover 100 is evaluated with one star, and for pedestrian protection Rover 100 got two stars.
Rover 100 1990 114 S/L/GTA technical data
| Model: | Rover 100 114 S/L/GTA | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Body style: | Hatchback | ||
| Production period: | 1990. January ... 1998. December | ||
| Engine: | 1396 cm3 Petrol, 4 cylinders | CO2 emissions: | no data |
| Power: | 75 HP ON 5500 RPM | Torque: | 117 NM ON 4000 RPM |
| Gearbox: | Manual gearbox (5 gears) | Drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) |
| Top speed: | 166 km/h | Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.5 seconds |
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.9 (combined) 8.3 (urban) 5.3 (highway) | ||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 35 litres (9.2 gallons) | ||
| Car dimensions: | 3.52m (length) 1.56m (width) 1.38m (height) | ||
| Turning diameter: | 9.8 meters | ||
| Trunk capacity: | 229 litres | ||
| Trunk max capacity: | 552 litres (with rear seats folded down) | ||
| Gross weight: | 1310 kg | ||
Rover 100 1990 114 S/L/GTA engine 14K2F
Engine reliability:
Overall, this engine can last around 210,000 to 360,000 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 | 1396 cm3 |
|---|---|
| Number of cylinders | 4 |
| Bore (cylinder diameter) | 75 mm |
| Stroke length (piston move) | 79 mm |
| Compression ratio | 9.5 : 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 100 1990 114 S/L/GTA oil type | 5W-30 |
| Oil capacity | 4.5 litres (4.8 quarts) |
| Coolant capacity | 4.5 litres (4.8 quarts) |
| Power | 75 HP ON 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 117 NM ON 4000 RPM |
| Start of production (year) | 1994 |
| Duration of production | 5 years |
| Engine also used on | Rover 200 Rover 400 |
Most often compared to
All Rover 100 hatchback [1990 - 1998] modifications
| Modification | Engine | Power | Consumption | Gearbox |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Rover 100 1990 1.1 111 L
Sep 1990 — Dec 1998 Most fuel efficient version |
1.1 Petrol | 60 HP | 5.9 l/100km | Manual (5) |
| Rover 100 1990 1.4 114 S/L/GTA | 1.4 Petrol | 75 HP | 6.9 l/100km | Manual (5) |
|
Rover 100 1990 1.4 114 S/L/GTA Automatic
Only version with automatic transmission |
1.4 Petrol | 75 HP | 6.8 l/100km | Automatic |
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Rover 100 1991 1.4 114 GTI 16V
Jan 1991 — Dec 1998 Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 8.6 seconds |
1.4 Petrol | 103 HP | 6.6 l/100km | Manual (5) |