1996 Rover 220 SDi

The Rover 220 SDi is a 5 door hatchback-bodied car with a front located engine powering the front wheels. The Rover 220 SDi's engine is a turbocharged diesel, 2 litre, single overhead camshaft 4 cylinder with 2 valves per cylinder. This unit develops 103 bhp (104 PS/77 kW) of power at 4200 rpm, and maximum torque of 210 N·m (155 lb·ft/21.4 kgm) at 2000 rpm. The engine transmits power to the wheels compliments of a 5 speed manual gearbox. Its stated kerb weight is 1214 kg. Maximum stated speed is 185 km/h, or 115 mph, officially quoted fuel consumption is 7.6/4.5/5.6 l/100km urban/extra-urban/combined, and carbon dioxide emissions are 168.0 g/km.
Full specs

Body type
5 door hatchback with 4/5 seats
Length
3973 mm
Weight
1214 kg
Engine type
turbocharged diesel
Engine size
2 litre
Cylinders
4, Straight
Power
104 PS / 103 bhp / 77 kW @ 4200 rpm
Torque
210 Nm / 155 ft.lb / 21.4 kgm @ 2000 rpm
Acceleration
0-60 mph 10.7 s
Top speed
185 km/h / 115 mph
Economy
7.6/4.5/5.6 l/100km urban/extra-urban/combined
CO₂ emissions
168.0 CO₂ g/km

1996 Rover 220 SDi specifications

1996 Rover 220 SDi data
bodywork
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Body type	4/5 seater hatchback
Number of doors	5
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase	2502 mm	98.5 inches
Track/tread (front)	1472 mm	58 inches
Track/tread (rear)	1466 mm	57.7 inches
Length	3973 mm	156.4 inches
Width	1688 mm	66.5 inches
Height	1419 mm	55.9 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio	1.59
Kerb weight	1214 kg	2676 lb
Weight distribution	63% front
fuel tank capacity	50 litres	11 [13.2] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type	turbocharged diesel
Engine manufacturer	Rover
Engine code
Cylinders	Straight 4
Capacity	2 litre 1994 cc (121.681 cu in)
Bore × Stroke	84.5 × 89 mm 3.33 × 3.5 in
Bore/stroke ratio	0.95
Valve gear	single overhead camshaft (SOHC) 2 valves per cylinder 8 valves in total
maximum power output (DIN)	104 PS (103 bhp) (77 kW) at 4200 rpm
maximum torque (DIN)	210 Nm (155 ft·lb) (21.4 kgm) at 2000 rpm
Specific output (DIN)	38.5 kW/litre 52.4 ps/litre 51.7 bhp/litre 0.85 bhp/cu in
Specific torque (DIN)	105.32 Nm/litre 1.27 ft·lb/cu³
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio
Fuel system
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)	1323.4 kPa (191.9 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant	Water
Unitary capacity	498.5 cc
Aspiration	Turbo D.
Compressor
Intercooler
Catalytic converter
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)	7.8 s
Acceleration 0-60mph	10.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed	185 km/h (115 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio	Higher is better 86.02 PS/tonne (1000 kg) 0.09 PS/kg 63.27 kW/tonne (1000 kg) 0.06 kW/kg 84.84 bhp/tonne (1000 kg) 0.08 bhp/kg 0.04 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio	Lower is better 15.81 kg/kW 26.4 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption	7.6/4.5/5.6 l/100km urban/extra-urban/combined
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km	7.6/4.5/5.6 l/100km urban/extra-urban/combined
km/litre	13.2/22.2/17.9 km/l urban/extra-urban/combined
UK MPG	37.2/62.8/50.4 UK MPG urban/extra-urban/combined
US MPG	30.9/52.3/42.0 US MPG urban/extra-urban/combined
Carbon dioxide emissions	168.0 g/km NEDC
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carfolio Calculated CO₂ ^?
VED band (UK)
CO₂ Effizienz (DE)
chassis
Engine position	front
Engine layout	transverse
Drive wheels	front wheel drive
Torque split	N/A
Steering	power assisted rack & pinion
turns lock-to-lock	3.400
Turning circle	10.30 m
Front suspension	I.MS.CS.ARB.
Rear suspension	I.TB.CS.ARB.
Wheel size front	5J x 14
Wheel size rear	5J x 14
Tyres front	175/65 R 14
Tyres rear	175/65 R 14
Brakes F/R	Di/Dr-S
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox	5 speed manual
Top gear ratio
Final drive ratio
general
Carfolio.com ID	4015
Production total
Model code
RAC rating	17.7
Insurance classification	No information available
Tax band	No information available
1996 Rover 220 SDi added 1998-04-05. Last modified 2013-03-04.