Rover 200

The Rover 200 is a British compact family car from the Rover Group manufacturer. Produced from 1984 to 1999. The car was manufactured in collaboration with the Honda carmaker. The car was produced in three generations. Initially, the 200th was as close as possible in terms of design characteristics to the Honda Ballade. The second-generation auto base was already Honda Concerto. The third generation of the model has become more compact than the previous two.

Rover 200, 1st generation, 1984

First generation Rover 213 sedan, 1984–1989
The first Rover of the 200 series appeared in 1984. The car was the result of a joint development between Honda and British Leyland, which owned the Rover brand. In design, it was very close to the Honda Ballade, and both cars were produced in the UK, at the “rover” plant in Longbridge. Rover 200 was produced only with a sedan body and was equipped with engines of 1.3 or 1.6 liters.

Rover 200, 2nd generation, 1989

Second generation Rover 216 hatchback, 1989–1995
In 1989, the second generation of the Rover 200 was introduced. This time, the Honda Concerto model became the “donor” of technical solutions. Instead of the previous sedan, the 200th was offered with hatchback (three- or five-door), coupe and convertible bodies. The Rover 400 sedan and station wagon were created on the same platform. The range of power units was also expanded – the Rover 200 was equipped with 1.4, 1.6 and 2.0 gasoline engines, as well as 1.7 or 1.9 liter diesel engines.

Rover 200, 3rd generation, 1995

Third generation Rover 200 five-door hatchback, 1995–1999
The third generation Rover 200, which debuted in 1995, became a more compact car. Versions were produced with a three- and five-door hatchback body. Under the hood, gasoline engines were installed with a volume of 1.1 liters (60 hp) to 1.8 liters (145 hp), as well as a two-liter turbodiesel. In 1999, along with restyling, the name of the model changed – Rover 25.

Engine Rover 14K2F

The 1.4-liter 8-valve Rover 14K2F engine was produced by the company from 1994 to 1999 and was installed on models with an index of 100, 200 and 400 in one single version with 75 hp. Modifications of this engine with a carburetor and single injection were called 14K2A, 14K2C and 14K2D.

Engine Rover 14K4F

The 1.4-liter 16-valve Rover 14K4F engine was produced by the company from 1991 to 2005 and was installed on models with indexes 100, 200 and 400 in two different versions for 83 and 103 hp. There were versions of this unit with indices 14K4C and 14K4D, equipped with a single injection.

Engine Rover 16K4F

The 1.6-liter gasoline engine Rover 16K4F was produced by the company from 1995 to 2005 and was installed on the concern’s models with indexes 200 and 400, as well as similar 25 and 45. This unit can be found under the hood of the popular MG ZS and TF cars in the UK.

Engine Rover 18K4F

The 1.8-liter Rover 18K4F engine was produced at the company’s factories from 1995 to 2006 and was installed on almost all cars of the concern, including the Land Rover Freelander crossover. On most models, it developed from 115 to 120 hp, and on the MG F it was boosted to 135 hp.

Engine Rover 18K4K

The 1.8-liter Rover 18K4K or 1.8 VVC engine was produced by the company from 1995 to 2005 and was installed on the 200 and 25 series models, including the Coupe based on them, as well as the MG F, TF or ZR. On cars of the Lotus and Caterham brands, up to 192 hp were …

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Engine Rover 20T4H

The 2.0-liter Rover 20T4H engine was assembled at a plant in the UK from 1991 to 1999 and installed on advanced modifications of popular models with an index of 200, 400 and 800. This power unit was also installed on the basic versions of the first generation Land Rover Discovery.

Engine Rover 20M4F

The 2.0-liter 16-valve Rover 20M4F or 20HDM16 engine was assembled from 1986 to 1995 and put on the 800 model until its restyling in 1991, then on advanced versions of the 200 and 400. There is a 120-hp modification of this unit with single injection and a 177-hp turbo engine.

Engine Rover 20T4G

The 2.0-liter Rover 20T4G turbo engine was produced in the UK from 1991 to 1999 and was installed on charged versions of the concern’s popular models with an index of 200, 400, 600 and 800. Engineers had to limit the torque of this engine due to the weak PG1 gearbox.

Engine Rover 20T2R

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.

Engine Rover 20T2N

The 2.0-liter diesel engine Rover 20T2N was produced by the concern from 1994 to 2005 and was installed on models with indices 200, 400, 600, as well as the first generation Land Rover Freelander. The same power unit is found on European versions of the sixth generation Honda Accord.

Engine Peugeot XUD7TE

The 1.8-liter Peugeot XUD7TE or A8A diesel engine was produced from 1987 to 1995 and was installed both on a number of its own models and on cars from other manufacturers. Such an engine in the XUD7T version without an intercooler with 78 hp and 157 Nm was installed on the Peugeot 205 and 309.

Engine Peugeot XUD9

The 1.9-liter Peugeot XUD9 diesel engine was assembled from 1982 to 2005 at different factories and installed not only on the models of the French concern, but also on other automakers. In addition to the main modification, depending on the forcing, the XUD9A and XUD9B versions were distinguished.

Engine Honda D16A

The 1.6-liter Honda D16A engine was assembled at the concern’s enterprises from 1986 to 1995 and was installed on a number of such popular company models as the Civic, Integra or Concerto. The D16A motor existed in many versions, but they are divided into two groups: with SOHC and DOHC cylinder heads.

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