Rover 75 2001 Tourer 1.8

Rover 75 2001 1.8 petrol description

Estate car / wagon Rover 75 2001 Tourer 1.8 has been produced from June, 2001 to April, 2004. It has four-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 1.8 litres, which produces power of 120 horsepower on 5500 rpm and torque 160 Nm (Newton metres) on 4000 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 3 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 75 1.8 engine oil type is 5W-30 and oil capacity is 4.5 litres.

Rover 75 2001 Tourer 1.8 has front wheel drive (FWD) and manual gearbox with 5 gears.
Rover 75 2001 Tourer 1.8 accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 12.2 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 188 km/h.

Rover 75 2001 Tourer 1.8 fuel consumption is 7.8 litres per 100km in combined city/highway mode (12.8 km/l), city fuel economy - 10.6 l/100km, fuel consumption on highway - 6.1 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 65 litres or 17.17 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 820 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 1060 kilometers on highway.

Rover 75 safety

During safety testing Rover 75 has obtained 4 stars from five, which means good safety level.
Adults (driver and passenger) safety of Rover 75 is evaluated with four stars, and for pedestrian protection Rover 75 got two stars.

With the same engine there is also Rover 75 version with automatic gearbox (Rover 75 2001 Tourer 1.8 Automatic AT) available, which is more sluggish, reaching 100 km/h 1.8 seconds later (in 14 seconds), but manufacturer's fuel consumption is higher by 1.6 litres per 100 km or 21 % - 9.4 litres per 100 km.
Rover 75 2001

Rover 75 2001 Tourer 1.8 technical data

Model: Rover 75 Tourer 1.8
Body style: Estate car / wagon
Production period: 2001. June ... 2004. April 
Engine: 1796 cm3 Petrol, 4 cylinders CO2 emissions: 185 g/km
Power: 120 HP ON 5500 RPM Torque: 160 NM ON 4000 RPM
Gearbox: Manual gearbox (5 gears) Drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD)
Top speed: 188 km/h Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 12.2 seconds
Fuel consumption (l/100km): 7.8 (combined) 10.6 (urban) 6.1 (highway)
Fuel tank capacity: 65 litres (17.2 gallons)
Car dimensions: 4.79m (length) 1.78m (width) 1.42m (height)
Turning diameter: 11.4 meters
Seats: 5 seats
Trunk capacity: 400 litres
Trunk max capacity: 1222 litres (with rear seats folded down)
Gross weight: 1980 kg

Rover 75 2001 Tourer 1.8 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 75 2001 Tourer 1.8 oil type 5W-30
Oil capacity 4.5 litres (4.8 quarts)
Coolant capacity 6.2 litres (6.6 quarts)
Power 115 - 135 HP ON 5500 RPM
Torque 160 - 165 NM ON 4000 RPM
Start of production (year) 1995
Duration of production 11 years
Engine also used on Rover 25 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 75 estate car [2001 - 2004] modifications

Modification Engine Power Consumption Gearbox
Rover 75 2001 Tourer 1.8

Most fuel efficient petrol version

1.8 Petrol 120 HP 7.8 l/100km Manual (5)
Rover 75 2001 Tourer 1.8 Automatic 1.8 Petrol 120 HP 9.4 l/100km Automatic (5)
Rover 75 2002 Tourer 1.8 Turbo Oct 2002 — Apr 2004

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 10 seconds
Most fuel efficient petrol version by real consumption

1.8 Petrol 150 HP 8.0 l/100km Manual (5)
Rover 75 2002 Tourer 1.8 Turbo Automatic Oct 2002 — Apr 2004 1.8 Petrol 150 HP 8.9 l/100km Automatic (5)
Rover 75 2001 Tourer 2.0 V6

Most fuel efficient petrol version by real consumption

2.0 Petrol 150 HP 9.4 l/100km Manual (5)
Rover 75 2001 Tourer 2.0 V6 Automatic 2.0 Petrol 150 HP 10.7 l/100km Automatic (5)
Rover 75 2001 Tourer 2.0 CDT

Most fuel efficient diesel version

2.0 Diesel 116 HP 5.8 l/100km Manual (5)
Rover 75 2001 Tourer 2.0 CDT Automatic 2.0 Diesel 116 HP 6.9 l/100km Automatic (5)
Rover 75 2003 Tourer 2.0 CDTI Jan 2003 — Apr 2004

Most powerfull diesel version (131 HP)
Most fuel efficient diesel version

2.0 Diesel 131 HP 5.8 l/100km Manual (5)
Rover 75 2003 Tourer 2.0 CDTI Automatic Jan 2003 — Apr 2004

Most powerfull diesel version (131 HP)

2.0 Diesel 131 HP 6.9 l/100km Automatic (5)
Rover 75 2001 Tourer 2.5 V6

Most powerfull petrol version (177 HP)

2.5 Petrol 177 HP 10.6 l/100km Automatic (5)
Rover 75 2001 reviews
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