Rover 400 1995 420 Si Lux
Rover 400 1995 2.0 petrol description
Hatchback Rover 400 1995 420 Si Lux has been produced from January, 1995 to December, 2000. It has four-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 2.0 litres, which produces power of 136 horsepower on 6000 rpm - this is the most powerfull Rover 400 1995 - 2000 version 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, 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 270 up to 450 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 400 2.0 engine oil type is 5W-30 and oil capacity is 5.9 litres.
Rover 400 1995 420 Si Lux has front wheel drive (FWD) and manual gearbox with 5 gears.
Rover 400 1995 420 Si Lux accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 9.5 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 199 km/h.
Rover 400 1995 420 Si Lux fuel consumption is 8.6 litres per 100km in combined city/highway mode (11.6 km/l), city fuel economy - 13.1 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 620 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 900 kilometers on highway.
Rover 400 1995 420 Si Lux technical data
| Model: | Rover 400 420 Si Lux | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Body style: | Hatchback | ||
| Production period: | 1995. January ... 2000. 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) |
| Top speed: | 199 km/h | Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.5 seconds |
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.6 (combined) 13.1 (urban) 6.0 (highway) | ||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres (14.5 gallons) | ||
| Car dimensions: | 4.32m (length) 1.70m (width) 1.39m (height) | ||
| Trunk capacity: | 370 litres | ||
| Trunk max capacity: | 720 litres (with rear seats folded down) | ||
| Gross weight: | 1690 kg | ||
Rover 400 1995 420 Si Lux 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 400 1995 420 Si Lux oil type | 5W-30 |
| Oil capacity | 5.9 litres (6.2 quarts) |
| Coolant capacity | 7.5 litres (7.9 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 |
All Rover 400 hatchback [1995 - 2000] modifications
| Modification | Engine | Power | Consumption |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rover 400 1995 1.4 414 i | 1.4 Petrol | 75 HP | 8.5 l/100km |
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Rover 414i
Jul 1997 — Dec 1999 Most fuel efficient petrol version |
1.4 Petrol | 103 HP | 6.8 l/100km |
|
Rover 416i
Sep 1995 — Dec 1999 Most fuel efficient petrol version by real consumption |
1.6 Petrol | 112 HP | 7.1 l/100km |
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Rover 400 1995 2.0 420 Si Lux
Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 9.5 seconds |
2.0 Petrol | 136 HP | 8.6 l/100km |
| Rover 420 D Jan 1996 — Jan 1999 | 2.0 Diesel | 86 HP | 5.7 l/100km |
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Rover 420 Di
Jan 1999 — Dec 1999 Most powerfull diesel version (105 HP) |
2.0 Diesel | 105 HP | 5.3 l/100km |