1990-1995 400 OverviewRover 400 Overview (1990 - 1995)
R8
Tech Specs Summary
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- 96 - 146 mph
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- 7.9 - 11.8 seconds
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- 66 - 197 BHP
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- 32.8 - 50.4 mpg
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- 1,020 - 1,220 kg
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- 325 - 410 L (Saloon)
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- 430 - 1,410 L (Estate)
This generation of the Rover 400 (R8) was produced by the British manufacturer Rover between 1990 - 1995. It's a front engined front-wheel drive car and came as either a saloon or estate. There are many power levels available, ranging from a 66 BHP 1.9 L Inline 4 diesel engine all the way to a 197 BHP 2 L Inline 4 Turbo petrol engine. It has macpherson strut front suspension and torsion beam rear suspension. However, some models have macpherson strut suspension front and rear.
Performance Pick
If you're interested in performance, the best performance version of the 400 is the Rover 416 GTi Twin Cam which scores 2.3★ on the encyCARpedia Rating system for performance. With total power at 128 BHP and a power/weight ratio of 116 BHP/Tonne it has a top speed of 124 mph and gets to 62 mph in 8.6 seconds.
Practicality Pick
If you're more interested in practicality, then the Rover Tourer 2.0 GSi is the best practical all-rounder with a score of 3.6★ on the encyCARpedia Rating system for practicality. It has a range of 427 miles and can store 430-1,410 litres of cargo.