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Rover 400 RT 425 i (175 Hp)
Overall Rating
Rover 400:
The Rover 400 Series, and later the Rover 45, are a series of small family cars that were produced by the British manufacturer Rover from 1990 to 2005. The cars were co-developed as part of Rover's collaboration with Honda. The first-generation 400 was based on the Honda Concerto, and the Mark II 400 was based on the Honda Domani/Civic.
Honda petrol engines were used in some Rover models, while the market competitive Rover L-series diesel engine was used from the mid-1990s in Hondas, before they designed their own diesel engine....(Read more on Wikipedia)
RT Overview:
Rover 400 (RT). With 240 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. With a weight of 1350 kg, it falls in the mid‑range. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. Acceleration is good (0–100 km/h in 8.5 s). The top speed reaches 225 km/h. A four-door car with a separate trunk, ideal for families and daily commuting. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
The Rover 400 received a modest 2-star Euro NCAP rating, indicating significant risks of injury in frontal impacts, particularly to the driver's chest and legs. Side impact protection was comparatively better.
425 i (175 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
The most powerful option, offering strong acceleration and good top speed for its class, ideal for spirited driving and highway cruising.
Fuel Economy
Significantly high fuel consumption, especially in urban settings, making it an expensive choice to run for daily commuting.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Comfortable ride quality for its class
- • Spacious interior, especially for rear passengers
- • Good range of economical diesel engines (L-series)
- • Classic British styling with a refined feel
- • Affordable on the used car market
Cons:
- • Notorious K-series petrol engine head gasket issues
- • Dated interior design compared to some rivals
- • Average safety ratings (Euro NCAP)
- • Some petrol engines can be quite thirsty
- • Inconsistent build quality in certain areas
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(Tourer (XW): 1996 - 1998).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Rover |
| Model: | 400 |
| Generation: | RT |
| Modification (Engine): | 425 i (175 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 1998 |
| End of production: | 2000 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Sedan |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 4 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 175 Hp @ 6500 rpm. Same horsepower |
| Power per litre: | 70.1 Hp/l [worst than previous generation] |
| Torque: | 240 Nm @ 4000 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | KV6 More details about the engine KV6 |
| Engine displacement: | 2497 |
| Number of cylinders: | 6 |
| Engine configuration: | V-engine |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 |
| Fuel injection system: | Multi-port manifold injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC |
| Engine layout: | Front, Transverse |
| Cylinder Bore: | 80 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 82.8 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 10.5:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 14 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 8 l/100 km |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 8.5 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 8.5 sec |
| Maximum speed: | 225 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 7.7 kg/Hp, 129.6 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 5.6 kg/Nm, 177.8 Nm/tonne |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 8.1 sec |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1350 |
| Max. weight: | 1830 |
| Max load: | 480 |
| Trunk (boot) space - maximum: | 810 l |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 470 l |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4491 mm mm |
| Width: | 1695 mm mm |
| Height: | 1385 mm mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2622 mm mm |
| Front track: | 1475 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1465 mm |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Front wheel drive |
| Number of gears | 4 |
| Transmission type | Automatic |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs [Best for performance and cooling.] |
| Rear brakes | Disc |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Tires size | 175/65 R14 |
| Front suspension | Spring Strut |
| Rear suspension | Spring Strut |
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