The 420 16v GTi is a front wheel drive saloon (sedan) passenger car with a front placed engine, manufactured by Rover.
Its 2 litre engine is a naturally aspirated, single overhead camshaft, 4 cylinder that develops 140 bhp (142 PS/104 kW) of power at 6000 rpm, and maximum torque of 180 N·m (133 lb·ft/18.4 kgm) at 4500 rpm.
The power is supplied to the wheels through a 5 speed manual gearbox.
It weighs a quoted 1200 kg at the kerb.
Maximum speed claimed is 202 km/h (126 mph).
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