Rover 800: generations and engines
The Rover 800 was built from 1986 to 1999 in 3 generations, with 34 engine versions in our catalog (sedan, hatchback, coupe). Pick a generation to see its engines, horsepower and fuel economy.

Production years1986–1999
Generations3
Engine versions34
Power100–200 hp
Body stylesSedan, Hatchback, Coupe
FuelGasoline, Diesel
Timeline
Rover 800 generations
- 1986–1999
- 1988–1999
Rover 800 Hatchback
Engines below - 1992–1999
Rover 800 Coupe
Engines below
Specs
Rover 800 engines
The manufacturer's figures for each engine version: horsepower, torque, 0–62 mph, top speed and combined fuel economy.
Rover 800 Hatchback1988–1999 · 11 engine versions
| Engine | Years | Fuel | Power | Torque | 0–62 mph | Top speed | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 820 SI (XS) (133 hp) | 1988–1991 | Gasoline | 133 hp (98 kW) | ||||
| 820 i/Si (XS) (140 hp) | 1988–1991 | Gasoline | 140 hp (103 kW) | ||||
| 827 Vitesse (XS) CAT (169 hp) | 1988–1991 | Gasoline | 169 hp (124 kW) | ||||
| 827 Vitesse/SLI (177 hp) | 1988–1991 | Gasoline | 177 hp (130 kW) | ||||
| 820 16V Turbo (RS) (180 hp) | 1992–1999 | Gasoline | 180 hp (132 kW) | ||||
| 825 D/SD (XS) (118 hp) | 1992–1999 | Gasoline | 118 hp (87 kW) | ||||
| 827 24V I/SI (RS) CAT (169 hp) | 1992–1999 | Gasoline | 169 hp (124 kW) | ||||
| 820 I/SI (XS) (136 hp) | 1993–1999 | Gasoline | 136 hp (100 kW) | 136 lb-ft (184 Nm) | 10.2 s | 125 mph (201 km/h) | |
| 820 Sport (197 hp) | 1994–1996 | Gasoline | 197 hp (145 kW) | ||||
| 820 Ti (200 hp) | 1994–1999 | Gasoline | 200 hp (147 kW) | 177 lb-ft (240 Nm) | 8 s | 143 mph (230 km/h) | |
| 825 Si (175 hp) | 1994–1999 | Gasoline | 175 hp (129 kW) | 177 lb-ft (240 Nm) | 8.7 s | 135 mph (217 km/h) |
Rover 800 Coupe1992–1999 · 7 engine versions
| Engine | Years | Fuel | Power | Torque | 0–62 mph | Top speed | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 820 i Turbo (180 hp) | 1992–1999 | Gasoline | 180 hp (132 kW) | 159 lb-ft (216 Nm) | 8.6 s | 137 mph (220 km/h) | |
| 820i (136 hp) | 1992–1999 | Gasoline | 136 hp (100 kW) | 136 lb-ft (184 Nm) | 10.2 s | 125 mph (201 km/h) | |
| 820i (136 hp) Automatic | 1992–1999 | Gasoline | 136 hp (100 kW) | 136 lb-ft (184 Nm) | 12.4 s | 121 mph (195 km/h) | |
| 827 24V (RS) (169 hp) | 1992–1999 | Gasoline | 169 hp (124 kW) | 166 lb-ft (225 Nm) | 9 s | 131 mph (211 km/h) | |
| 825 SD (118 hp) | 1993–1999 | Diesel | 118 hp (87 kW) | 198 lb-ft (268 Nm) | |||
| 820 Ti (200 hp) | 1994–1999 | Gasoline | 200 hp (147 kW) | 177 lb-ft (240 Nm) | 8 s | 143 mph (230 km/h) | |
| 825 Si (RS) (175 hp) | 1996–1999 | Gasoline | 175 hp (129 kW) | 177 lb-ft (240 Nm) | 10.2 s | 130 mph (210 km/h) |
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Check a used Rover 800
- Real mileage – service and inspection readings show if the odometer was rolled back.
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- Old photos – how the car looked in earlier listings.
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