The 2.0-liter Rover 20T2R diesel engine was produced by the company from 1995 to 2000 and was installed on the basic modifications of models with an index of 200 in the RF body or 400 in the RT body. The same power unit was installed on the European versions of the sixth generation Honda Civic.
Engines of L-series: 20T2R, 20T2N.
Specifications
| Production years | 1995-2000 |
| Displacement, cc | 1994 |
| Fuel system | direct injection |
| Power output, hp | 86 |
| Torque output, Nm | 170 |
| Cylinder block | cast iron R4 |
| Block head | aluminum 8v |
| Cylinder bore, mm | 84.45 |
| Piston stroke, mm | 88.9 |
| Compression ratio | 19.5 |
| Hydraulic lifters | yes |
| Timing drive | belt |
| Phase regulator | no |
| Turbocharging | Garrett GT1549S |
| Recommended engine oil | 5W-40 |
| Engine oil capacity, liter | 4.0 |
| Fuel type | diesel |
| Euro standards | EURO 2 |
| Fuel consumption, L/100 km (for Rover 200 1998) — city — highway — combined |
7.8 4.5 5.7 |
| Engine lifespan, km | ~270 000 |
| Weight, kg | 157.4 |
The engine was installed on:
- Rover 200 III (RF) in 1995 – 1999;
- Rover 400 II (RT) in 1995 – 1999;
- Honda Civic 6 (EJ) in 1998 – 2000.
Disadvantages of the Rover 20T2R engine
- The problem with this diesel engine is not reliability, but its rarity and lack of spare parts;
- An intercooler is not provided here and a Bosch VP21 mechanical injection pump is used;
- The turbine does not have a large resource and often drives oil already to 100,000 km;
- The timing belt here is designed for 100 thousand km, and when it breaks, the valves usually bend;
- Another weakness of the engine include short-lived supports and oil cooler tubes.
