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Rover 45 RT 1.8i 16V (117 Hp) CVT
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Rover 45:
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 45 (RT). With 160 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. Weighing only 1230 kg, it’s quite light. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. Acceleration is relatively slow (0–100 km/h in 9.7 s). The top speed reaches 190 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 45 achieved a 3-star Euro NCAP rating for adult occupant protection in 2001, which was considered average for its time but falls short of modern safety standards.
1.8i 16V (117 Hp) CVT Verdict:
Performance Verdict
Adequate power for daily driving, with the CVT offering smooth but unengaging acceleration. Not for spirited driving.
Fuel Economy
Moderate fuel consumption for an automatic of its era, acceptable for mixed use.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Comfortable and compliant ride quality
- • Good value for money on the used market
- • Economical and robust L-series diesel engines
- • Refined V6 engine option for smoothness
- • Decent interior space for its class
Cons:
- • Known reliability issues, particularly with K-series head gaskets
- • Interior design and materials can feel dated
- • Limited safety features by modern standards
- • Some engines lack excitement or modern efficiency
- • Resale value can be low
Specifications:
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Rover |
| Model: | 45 |
| Generation: | RT |
| Modification (Engine): | 1.8i 16V (117 Hp) CVT |
| Start of production: | 1999 |
| End of production: | 2005 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Sedan |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 4 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 117 Hp @ 5500 rpm. |
| Power per litre: | 65.1 Hp/l |
| Torque: | 160 Nm @ 2750 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | K18 |
| Engine displacement: | 1796 |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 |
| Engine configuration: | Inline |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 |
| Fuel injection system: | Multi-port manifold injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC |
| Engine oil capacity: | 5 l |
| Coolant: | 5.5 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Transverse |
| Cylinder Bore: | 80 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 89.3 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 10.5:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 12.2 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 6.7 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 8.7 l/100 km |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 9.7 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 9.7 sec |
| Maximum speed: | 190 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 10.5 kg/Hp, 95.1 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 7.7 kg/Nm, 130.1 Nm/tonne |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 9.2 sec |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1230 |
| Max. weight: | 1640 |
| Max load: | 410 |
| Trunk (boot) space - maximum: | 810 l |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 470 l |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4517 mm mm |
| Width: | 1696 mm mm |
| Height: | 1395 mm mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2620 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 | 1 |
| Transmission type | Automatic |
| Gearbox type | CVT |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes | Disc |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Tires size | 185/60 R14 |
| Wheel rims size | 14 |
| Front suspension | Wishbone |
| Rear suspension | Spring Strut |
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