(1992 model)
| Marque (make) | Rover | Issued from | 1992 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | 420 16v GTi | Issued until | |
| Serie | 400 | Number made | |
| Model family | Body construction | ||
| Model code | Body designation | ||
| Manufacturer | Rover | Country | UK |
| Base platform | Number of doors | 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodywork type | sedan (saloon) | Number of seats | 5 |
| Bodywork designer | Cargo capacity (volume) | ||
| Passenger space (volume) | Max. cargo capacity (volume) |
| Length | 4365 mm / 171.9 in / 171.9 in | Total (curb) weight | 1200 kg / 2646 lb / 2646 lb |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1680 mm / 66.1 in / 66.1 in | Dry weight | |
| Height | 1400 mm / 55.1 in / 55.1 in | Load capacity | |
| Wheelbase | 2550 mm / 100.4 in / 100.4 in | Gross (max.) weight | |
| Track front | 1475 mm / 58.1 in / 58.1 in | Towing weight | |
| Track rear | 1470 mm / 57.9 in / 57.9 in | Weight distribution (front) | |
| Ground clearance | 150 mm / 5.9 in / 5.9 in | Fuel capacity | 55 l / 12.1 UK gal / 14.5 US gal |
| Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.71 |
| Drag coefficient | Frontal Area | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Cx |
| Engine Code | Total number of cylinders | 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Type | straight (inline) | Total number of valves | 16 |
| Engine Manufacturer | Rover | Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Engine construction | Bore | 84.5 mm / 3.33 in / 3.33 in | |
| Fuel | petrol (gasoline) | Stroke | 89.0 mm / 3.50 in / 3.50 in |
| Fuel details | Bore/Stroke ratio | 0.95 | |
| Fuel supply | Lucas L fuel inj. | Engine displacement | 1994 cm3 / 121.7 cu in / 121.7 cu in |
| Engine Main bearings | 5 | Unitary capacity | 498.50 cm3/cylinder / 30.420 cu in/cylinder / 30.420 cu in/cylinder |
| Cam Design | SOHC (single overhead camshaft) | Compression ratio | 10.0 : 1 |
| Sump | Max. output power | 104.4 kW / 141.9 hp / 141.9 hp at 6000 rpm / 6000 rpm / 6000 rpm | |
| Aspiration | natural | Max. torque | 180.0 Nm / 132.8 lbft / 132.8 lbft at 4500 rpm / 4500 rpm / 4500 rpm |
| Compressor type | N/A | Maximum rpm | |
| Intercooler | no | Max. net output | 103.0 kW / 140.0 bhp / 140.0 bhp |
| Coolant | water | Specific output | 70.2 kW/l / 1.564 bhp/cu in / 1.564 bhp/cu in |
| Catalytic converter | yes | Specific torque | 90.27 Nm/l / 0.790 lbft/cu in / 0.790 lbft/cu in |
| Transmission type | manual | Number of gears | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | front wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | 0.77 |
| Final gear (drive) ratio | 4.2 |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | Top (maximal) speed | 202 km/h / 126 mph / 126 mph | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h) | Power-to-weight ratio | 116.67 kW/ton / 158.63 bhp/ton / 158.63 bhp/ton | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h | Fuel consumption, City (urban) | ||
| Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h) | Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban) | ||
| Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in top | Fuel consumption, Mixed (combined) | ||
| 0-Quarter-mile time | Fuel consumption, Euro | ||
| 0-Kilometer time | CO2 emissions |
| Engine location | front | Engine alignment | transverse |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | rack & pinion PAS | Steering details | |
| Turns lock-to-lock | Turning circle | 10.20 m / 33.46 ft / 33.46 ft | |
| Suspension front | Suspension rear | ||
| Wheels front | Wheels rear | ||
| Tyres front | Tyres rear | ||
| Brakes front | ventilated disc | Brakes rear | disc, servo-assisted |
| Brakes details | Braked area | ||
| Brake diameter front | Brake diameter rear |
Technical specifications and performance data of Rover 420 16v GTi
