Rover 420
Rover 400 1990 2.0 petrol description
Sedan Rover 420 has been produced from January, 1992 to January, 1994. 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 420 has front wheel drive (FWD) and manual gearbox with 5 gears.
Rover 420 accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 8.4 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 204 km/h.
The fuel consumption of this Rover 420 in combined mode (combining urban and highway driving) is 8.2 litres per 100km (12.2 km/l). Fuel tank capacity is 55 litres or 14.53 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 660 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle.
Rover 420 technical data
| Model: | Rover 420 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Body style: | Sedan | ||
| Production period: | 1992. January ... 1994. January | ||
| 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: | 204 km/h | Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.4 seconds |
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.2 (combined) | ||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres (14.5 gallons) | ||
| Car dimensions: | 4.37m (length) 1.68m (width) 1.40m (height) | ||
| Turning diameter: | 10.2 meters | ||
| Trunk capacity: | 410 litres | ||
| Gross weight: | 1600 kg | ||
Rover 420 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 420 oil type | 5W-30 |
| Oil capacity | 5.9 litres (6.2 quarts) |
| Coolant capacity | 7 litres (7.4 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 [1990 - 1995] modifications
| Modification | Engine | Power | Consumption | Gearbox |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Rover 414
Jan 1991 — Mai 1993 Most fuel efficient petrol version |
1.4 Petrol | 92 HP | 6.9 l/100km | Manual (5) |
| Rover 414 Mai 1993 — Jan 1995 | 1.4 Petrol | 103 HP | 7.2 l/100km | Manual (5) |
| Rover 416 Jan 1991 — Jan 1995 | 1.6 Petrol | 112 HP | 8.6 l/100km | Manual (5) |
|
Rover 416
Jan 1991 — Apr 1994 Only version with automatic transmission |
1.6 Petrol | 112 HP | 8.9 l/100km | Automatic (4) |
| Rover 400 1990 1.6 416 GTI | 1.6 Petrol | 122 HP | 8.4 l/100km | Manual (5) |
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Rover 418 D Turbo
Jul 1991 — Mai 1993 Most powerfull diesel version (88 HP) |
1.8 Diesel | 88 HP | 5.9 l/100km | Manual (5) |
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Rover 400 1991 1.9 418 D
Jan 1991 — Dec 1995 Most fuel efficient diesel version |
1.9 Diesel | 67 HP | 5.6 l/100km | Manual (5) |
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Rover 420
Jan 1992 — Jan 1994 Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 8.4 seconds |
2.0 Petrol | 136 HP | 8.2 l/100km | Manual (5) |
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Rover 400 1993 2.0 420 Turbo
Jan 1993 — Dec 1995 Most powerfull petrol version (200 HP) |
2.0 Petrol | 200 HP | 8.4 l/100km | Manual (5) |