The 4.6-liter gasoline V8 engine Rover 46F2F was produced in America from 2003 to 2005 and was installed on a charged modification of the model with an index of 75 and a similar MG ZT. You can find the same power unit under the hood of the fourth generation Ford Mustang GT.
This motor belongs to the Ford Modular engine series.
Specifications
| Production years | 2003-2005 |
| Displacement, cc | 4601 |
| Fuel system | direct injection |
| Power output, hp | 260 |
| Torque output, Nm | 410 |
| Cylinder block | aluminum V8 |
| Block head | aluminum 16v |
| Cylinder bore, mm | 90.2 |
| Piston stroke, mm | 90 |
| Compression ratio | 9.4 |
| Features | no |
| Hydraulic lifters | yes |
| Timing drive | chain |
| Phase regulator | no |
| Turbocharging | no |
| Recommended engine oil | 5W-30 |
| Engine oil capacity, liter | 5.7 |
| Fuel type | petrol |
| Euro standards | EURO 3 |
| Fuel consumption, L/100 km (for Rover 75 2005) — city — highway — combined |
18.3 10.5 13.4 |
| Engine lifespan, km | ~300 000 |
The engine was installed on:
- Rover 75 I (RJ) in 2004 – 2005;
- MG ZT in 2003 – 2005.
Disadvantages of the Rover 46F2F engine
- This is a simple and reliable engine, the main cost here is fuel;
- The problem with the cracking of the intake manifold did not affect this version of the engine;
- But it is better to tighten the candles according to the instructions, the metal of the block heads is very soft here.
