Rover 75 1999 1.8 petrol description
Sedan Rover 75 1999 1.8 Turbo Automatic has been produced from October, 2002 to April, 2004. It has four-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 1.8 litres, which produces power of 150 horsepower on 5500 rpm and torque 215 Nm (Newton metres) on 2100 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 and Garrett GT2052LS turbine. The engine meets the Euro 3 emissions standard. Engine lifespan (mileage before major repairs or overhaul) can last from 190 up to 330 thousand kilometres. Note that engine life can be longer or shorter depending on maintenance.
More engine specs
This Rover 75 1.8 engine oil type is 5W-30 and oil capacity is 4.5 litres.
Rover 75 1999 1.8 Turbo Automatic has front wheel drive (FWD) and automatic gearbox with 5 gears.
Rover 75 1999 1.8 Turbo Automatic accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 10.4 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 203 km/h.
Rover 75 1999 1.8 Turbo Automatic fuel consumption is 8.9 litres per 100km in combined city/highway mode (11.2 km/l), city fuel economy - 12.8 l/100km, fuel consumption on highway - 6.6 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 65 litres or 17.17 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 720 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 980 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.

Rover 75 1999 1.8 Turbo Automatic technical data
Model: | Rover 75 1.8 Turbo Automatic | ||
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Body style: | Sedan | ||
Production period: | 2002. October ... 2004. April | ||
Engine: | 1796 cm3 Petrol, 4 cylinders | CO2 emissions: | 214 g/km |
Power: | 150 HP ON 5500 RPM | Torque: | 215 NM ON 2100 RPM |
Gearbox: | Automatic gearbox (5 gears) | Drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) |
Top speed: | 203 km/h | Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.4 seconds |
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.9 (combined) 12.8 (urban) 6.6 (highway) | ||
Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres (17.2 gallons) | ||
Car dimensions: | 4.75m (length) 1.78m (width) 1.43m (height) | ||
Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | ||
Seats: | 5 seats | ||
Trunk capacity: | 432 litres | ||
Trunk max capacity: | 432 litres (with rear seats folded down) |
Rover 75 1999 1.8 Turbo Automatic engine 18K4G
Engine reliability:
Overall, this engine can last around 190,000 to 330,000 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 |
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Number of cylinders | 4 |
Bore (cylinder diameter) | 80 mm |
Stroke length (piston move) | 89.3 mm |
Compression ratio | 9.2 : 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 1999 1.8 Turbo Automatic oil type | 5W-30 |
Oil capacity | 4.5 litres (4.8 quarts) |
Power | 150 HP ON 5500 RPM |
Torque | 215 NM ON 2100 RPM |
Start of production (year) | 2002 |
Duration of production | 3 years |
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All Rover 75 sedan [1999 - 2004] modifications
Modification | Engine | Power | Consumption | Gearbox |
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Rover 75 1999 1.8
Most fuel efficient petrol version |
1.8 Petrol | 120 HP | 7.8 l/100km | Manual (5) |
Rover 75 1999 1.8 Automatic | 1.8 Petrol | 120 HP | 9.4 l/100km | Automatic (5) |
Rover 75 2002 1.8 Turbo Oct 2002 — Apr 2004 | 1.8 Petrol | 150 HP | 8.0 l/100km | Manual (5) |
Rover 75 2002 1.8 Turbo Automatic Oct 2002 — Apr 2004 | 1.8 Petrol | 150 HP | 8.9 l/100km | Automatic (5) |
Rover 75 1999 2.0 V6 | 2.0 Petrol | 150 HP | 9.4 l/100km | Manual (5) |
Rover 75 1999 2.0 V6 Automatic | 2.0 Petrol | 150 HP | 11.1 l/100km | Automatic (5) |
Rover 75 1999 2.0 CDT
Most fuel efficient diesel version |
2.0 Diesel | 116 HP | 5.8 l/100km | Manual (5) |
Rover 75 1999 2.0 CDT Automatic | 2.0 Diesel | 116 HP | 6.9 l/100km | Automatic (5) |
Rover 75 2003 2.0 CDTI
Jan 2003 — Apr 2004 Most powerfull diesel version (131 HP) |
2.0 Diesel | 131 HP | 5.8 l/100km | Manual (5) |
Rover 75 2003 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 1999 2.5 V6
Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 9.5 seconds |
2.5 Petrol | 177 HP | 10.5 l/100km | Automatic (5) |