Rover 416i

Rover 400 1996 1.6 petrol description

Sedan Rover 416i has been produced from April, 1996 to December, 1999. It has four-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 1.6 litres, which produces power of 112 horsepower on 6000 rpm and torque 145 Nm (Newton metres) on 3000 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 250 000 and 420 000 kilometres. It is important to remember that engine life is highly dependent on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
More engine specs 
This Rover 400 1.6 engine oil type is 5W-30 and oil capacity is 4.5 litres.

Rover 416i has front wheel drive (FWD) and manual gearbox with 5 gears.
Rover 416i accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 10.8 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 190 km/h.

In combined cycle (city and motorway), the Rover 416i fuel consumption is 7.1 litres per 100km (14.1 km/l), city fuel economy - 9.9 l/100km, fuel consumption on highway - 5.4 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 55 litres or 14.53 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 760 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 1000 kilometers on highway.
According to user reviews, this Rover real everyday fuel consumption is 7.9 litres per 100 km, which is 11% more than the manufacturer's stated. More - Real Rover 400 fuel consumption.

Rover 400 1996

Rover 416i technical data

Model: Rover 416i
Body style: Sedan
Production period: 1996. April ... 1999. December 
Engine: 1588 cm3 Petrol, 4 cylinders CO2 emissions: 170 g/km
Power: 112 HP ON 6000 RPM Torque: 145 NM ON 3000 RPM
Gearbox: Manual gearbox (5 gears) Drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD)
Top speed: 190 km/h Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 10.8 seconds
Fuel consumption (l/100km): 7.1 (combined) 9.9 (urban) 5.4 (highway)
Real fuel consumption: 7.9 l/100km (29.8 MPG) by user reviews from various sources
Fuel tank capacity: 55 litres (14.5 gallons)
Car dimensions: 4.49m (length) 1.70m (width) 1.39m (height)
Turning diameter: 10.3 meters
Trunk capacity: 470 litres
Trunk max capacity: 810 litres (with rear seats folded down)
Gross weight: 1640 kg

Rover 416i engine 16K4F

Engine reliability:

Overall, this engine can last around 250,000 to 420,000 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 1589 cm3
Number of cylinders 4
Bore (cylinder diameter) 80 mm
Stroke length (piston move) 79 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 416i oil type 5W-30
Oil capacity 4.5 litres (4.8 quarts)
Coolant capacity 5.5 litres (5.8 quarts)
Power 107 - 112 HP ON 6000 RPM
Torque 138 - 145 NM ON 3000 RPM
Start of production (year) 1995
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 1998 onwards.

Engine also used on Rover 25 Rover 200 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 400 sedan [1996 - 2000] modifications

Modification Engine Power Consumption Gearbox
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)
Rover 420 Di Jan 1997 — Dec 1999

Most powerfull diesel version (105 HP)
Most fuel efficient diesel version

2.0 Diesel 105 HP 5.3 l/100km Manual (5)
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)
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