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Rover 75 2.5 V6 (177 Hp) Automatic
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Rover 75:
The Rover 75 is a large family car which was manufactured from 1998 to 2005 by the British Rover marque. There are two body styles—a four-door saloon car and a five-door estate car. Initially built only with front-wheel drive, a rear-wheel-drive variant with a V8 engine was later sold. There was also an extended-wheelbase model. In 2001, MG Rover launched a badge engineered variant, the MG ZT. A coupé concept was built, but did not receive further development.
Rover 75s were manufactured by the Rover Group at Cowley, Oxfordshire, for one year. After owner BMW sold Rover, the 75 was manufactured by the new MG Rover Group at their Longbridge site in Birmingham. The Rover 75 debuted at the Birmingham Motor Show, with deliveries commencing in February 1999. As the last large Rover saloon, production of all models ended in 2005 when MG Rover Group entered receivership....(Read more on Wikipedia)
75 Overview:
Rover 75 (75). With 240 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. With a weight of 1445 kg, it falls in the mid‑range. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. Acceleration is relatively slow (0–100 km/h in 9.5 s). The top speed reaches 220 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 75 achieved a respectable 4-star rating for adult occupant protection in its 2001 Euro NCAP test, demonstrating solid safety for its era.
2.5 V6 (177 Hp) Automatic Verdict:
Performance Verdict
Strong V6 power, though the automatic transmission slightly dulls the acceleration compared to the manual.
Fuel Economy
High fuel consumption, making it a less economical choice for daily use.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Refined and comfortable ride quality
- • Classic, elegant British styling
- • Luxurious and well-appointed interior for its class
- • Good value on the used car market
- • Strong and economical BMW-sourced diesel engines
Cons:
- • Known reliability issues with the K-series petrol engines (head gasket)
- • Higher fuel consumption on V6 petrol models
- • Some parts can be difficult or expensive to source
- • Dated infotainment and technology compared to rivals
- • Not as sporty or engaging to drive as some German competitors
Specifications:
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Rover |
| Model: | 75 |
| Generation: | 75 |
| Modification (Engine): | 2.5 V6 (177 Hp) Automatic |
| Start of production: | 1999 |
| End of production: | 2004 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Sedan |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 4 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 177 Hp @ 6500 rpm. |
| Power per litre: | 70.9 Hp/l |
| Torque: | 240 Nm @ 4000 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | KV6 / 25K4F |
| 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 oil capacity: | 5.2 l |
| Coolant: | 7.5 l |
| 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: | 15.5 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 7.5 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 10.5 l/100 km |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 9.5 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 9.5 sec |
| Maximum speed: | 220 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 8.2 kg/Hp, 122.5 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 6 kg/Nm, 166.1 Nm/tonne |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 9 sec |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1445 |
| Max. weight: | 2000 |
| Max load: | 555 |
| Trunk (boot) space - maximum: | 432 l |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4747 mm mm |
| Width: | 1778 mm mm |
| Height: | 1424 mm mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2746 mm mm |
| Front track: | 1505 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1505 mm |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Front wheel drive |
| Number of gears | 5 |
| Transmission type | Automatic |
| 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 | 205/65 R15 |
| Wheel rims size | 15 |
| Front suspension | Wishbone |
| Rear suspension | Coil spring |
If you could change one thing about the Rover 75, what would it be?