Rover 200 1990 220 GTi

Rover 200 1990 2.0 petrol description

Hatchback Rover 200 1990 220 GTi has been produced from January, 1993 to December, 1995. 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 200 2.0 engine oil type is 5W-30 and oil capacity is 5.9 litres.

Rover 200 1990 220 GTi has front wheel drive (FWD) and manual gearbox with 5 gears.
Rover 200 1990 220 GTi accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 8.3 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 202 km/h.

The fuel consumption of this Rover 200 1990 220 GTi in combined mode (combining urban and highway driving) is 7.8 litres per 100km (12.8 km/l), city fuel economy - 10.8 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 700 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 900 kilometers on highway.

Rover 200 1990

Rover 200 1990 220 GTi technical data

Model: Rover 200 220 GTi
Body style: Hatchback
Production period: 1993. January ... 1995. December 
Engine: 1994 cm3 Petrol, 4 cylinders CO2 emissions: no data
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: 202 km/h Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 8.3 seconds
Fuel consumption (l/100km): 7.8 (combined) 10.8 (urban) 6.0 (highway)
Fuel tank capacity: 55 litres (14.5 gallons)
Car dimensions: 4.22m (length) 1.68m (width) 1.40m (height)
Turning diameter: 10.2 meters
Seats: 5 seats
Trunk capacity: 352 litres
Gross weight: 1650 kg

Rover 200 1990 220 GTi 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 200 1990 220 GTi oil type 5W-30
Oil capacity 5.9 litres (6.2 quarts)
Power 136 HP ON 6000 RPM
Torque 185 - 190 NM ON 2500 RPM
Start of production (year) 1991
Duration of production 8 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 1994 onwards.

Engine also used on Rover 400

All Rover 200 hatchback [1990 - 1996] modifications

Modification Engine Power Consumption Gearbox
Rover 214 75 Hp Mai 1993 — Mar 1996

Most fuel efficient petrol version

1.4 Petrol 75 HP 6.6 l/100km Manual (5)
Rover 214 92 Hp Mar 1990 — Jan 1994 1.4 Petrol 92 HP 7.1 l/100km Manual (5)
Rover 214 103 Hp Mai 1993 — Mar 1996

Most fuel efficient petrol version by real consumption

1.4 Petrol 103 HP 7.1 l/100km Manual (5)
Rover 216 Mar 1990 — Jan 1995 1.6 Petrol 112 HP 8.6 l/100km Manual (5)
Rover 216 Automatic

Only version with automatic transmission

1.6 Petrol 112 HP 8.9 l/100km Automatic (4)
Rover 218 D Turbo Jul 1991 — Mai 1993 1.8 Diesel 88 HP 5.9 l/100km Manual (5)
Rover 200 1993 2.0 220 GTi Jan 1993 — Dec 1995 2.0 Petrol 136 HP 7.8 l/100km Manual (5)
Rover 200 1993 2.0 220 Turbo Jan 1993 — Dec 1995

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 6.5 seconds

2.0 Petrol 200 HP 7.9 l/100km Manual (5)
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