Rover 45 1999 1.8 Automatic

Rover 45 1999 1.8 petrol description

Sedan Rover 45 1999 1.8 Automatic has been produced from December, 1999 to December, 2005. It has four-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 1.8 litres, which produces power of 117 horsepower on 5500 rpm and torque 160 Nm (Newton metres) on 2750 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 270 000 and 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 45 1.8 engine oil type is 5W-30 and oil capacity is 4.5 litres.

Rover 45 1999 1.8 Automatic has front wheel drive (FWD) and automatic gearbox.
Rover 45 1999 1.8 Automatic accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 10.3 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 185 km/h.

In combined cycle (city and motorway), the Rover 45 1999 1.8 Automatic fuel consumption is 8.7 litres per 100km (11.5 km/l), city fuel economy - 12.2 l/100km, fuel consumption on highway - 6.7 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 820 kilometers on highway.

With the same engine there is also Rover 45 version with manual gearbox (Rover 45 1999 1.8 MT) available, which is more dynamic - it reaches 100 km/h 1 seconds faster (in 9.3 seconds), moreover, it is more economic with manufacturer's fuel consumption is lower by 1.6 litres per 100 km or 18 % - 7.1 litres per 100 km.
Rover 45 1999

Rover 45 1999 1.8 Automatic technical data

Model: Rover 45 1.8 Automatic
Body style: Sedan
Production period: 1999. December ... 2005. December 
Engine: 1796 cm3 Petrol, 4 cylinders CO2 emissions: 208 g/km
Power: 117 HP ON 5500 RPM Torque: 160 NM ON 2750 RPM
Gearbox: Automatic gearbox Drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD)
Top speed: 185 km/h Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 10.3 seconds
Fuel consumption (l/100km): 8.7 (combined) 12.2 (urban) 6.7 (highway)
Fuel tank capacity: 55 litres (14.5 gallons)
Car dimensions: 4.52m (length) 1.70m (width) 1.39m (height)
Turning diameter: 10.4 meters
Seats: 5 seats
Trunk capacity: 470 litres
Trunk max capacity: 810 litres (with rear seats folded down)
Gross weight: 1640 kg

Rover 45 1999 1.8 Automatic engine 18K4F

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 1796 cm3
Number of cylinders 4
Bore (cylinder diameter) 80 mm
Stroke length (piston move) 89.3 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 45 1999 1.8 Automatic oil type 5W-30
Oil capacity 4.5 litres (4.8 quarts)
Coolant capacity 5.5 litres (5.8 quarts)
Power 115 - 135 HP ON 5500 RPM
Torque 160 - 165 NM ON 2750 RPM
Start of production (year) 1995
Duration of production 11 years
Engine also used on Rover 75 Rover 25

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 45 sedan [1999 - 2005] modifications

Modification Engine Power Consumption Gearbox
Rover 45 1999 1.4 i 16V 1.4 Petrol 103 HP 6.9 l/100km Manual (5)
Rover 45 1999 1.6 Dec 1999 — Dec 2005

Most fuel efficient petrol version

1.6 Petrol 108 HP 6.8 l/100km Manual (5)
Rover 45 1999 1.8 Dec 1999 — Dec 2005

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 9.3 seconds

1.8 Petrol 117 HP 7.1 l/100km Manual (5)
Rover 45 1999 1.8 Automatic Dec 1999 — Dec 2005 1.8 Petrol 117 HP 8.7 l/100km Automatic
Rover 45 1999 2.0 V6 Dec 1999 — Dec 2005

Most powerfull petrol version (150 HP)

2.0 Petrol 150 HP 9.4 l/100km Automatic (5)
Rover 45 1999 2.0 IDT 100 Hp Dec 1999 — Dec 2005 2.0 Diesel 100 HP 5.4 l/100km Manual (5)
Rover 45 2004 2.0 IDT 113 Hp Jan 2004 — Dec 2005

Most powerfull diesel version (113 HP)
Most fuel efficient diesel version by real consumption

2.0 Diesel 113 HP 5.4 l/100km Manual (5)
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