The Rover 400 is a British compact family car from the Rover Group line. Produced in collaboration with Honda from 1990 to 2005 in the UK, Birmingham. In total, 3 generations of the model were released. The 1st generation of the car was based on Honda Domani / Civic. After 2000, the designation of the 400th series of the model was changed to 45th as a sign of independence of production – without the participation of third-party manufacturers. In general, the 400th has good dynamic performance.
From the Honda Rover 400 received the chassis and frame. Sedan Rover 400, in contrast to the related model, belongs to the class “D”. This is because the sedan received a longer body, a high level of equipment and, of course, a noble English appearance. The interior of the Rover 400 is very rich – velor, leather, woodgrain inserts and wood panels are used in the finish. The seats are soft and comfortable. All Rover 400 models are well equipped – power steering, ABS, air conditioning, an adjustable steering column, two airbags, power windows, heated mirrors and a power sunroof were available.
The range of Rover 400 engines includes several types of gasoline and diesel engines with good dynamics. All engines are very demanding on fuel quality. The 400 Series chassis is a balance of comfort and excellent handling thanks to the multi-link design and suspension settings that are softer than the Civic.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
