Rover 800 (1986–1999)

The Rover 800 was offered with 16 engine versions (15 gasoline, 1 diesel), from 100 to 197 hp, built 1986–1999.

Production years1986–1999
Body styleSedan
Doors5
Length192.2 in (4,882 mm)
Width68.1 in (1,730 mm)
Height54.8 in (1,393 mm)
Cargo volume15.7 cu ft (445 l)
Fuel tank18.0 gal (68 l) – 17.4 gal (66 l)

All Rover 800 engines

EngineYearsFuelPowerTorque0–62 mphTop speedCombinedDrive
820 16 V I/SI (XS) (140 hp)1986–1988Gasoline140 hp (103 kW)131 lb-ft (178 Nm)10.4 s126 mph (203 km/h)Front-wheel drive
820 16 V I/SI (XS) (140 hp) Automatic1986–1988Gasoline140 hp (103 kW)131 lb-ft (178 Nm)12 s124 mph (200 km/h)Front-wheel drive
820e (120 hp)1986–1991Gasoline120 hp (88 kW)
825 SI/Sterling (XS) (167 hp)1986–1988Gasoline167 hp (123 kW)
825 SI/Sterling (XS) CAT (150 hp)1986–1991Gasoline150 hp (110 kW)
825 SI/Sterling (XS) (173 hp)1987–1991Gasoline173 hp (127 kW)
820 (100 hp)1988–1991Gasoline100 hp (74 kW)
820 SI (XS) (133 hp)1988–1991Gasoline133 hp (98 kW)
827 SI/Sterling (XS) (177 hp)1988–1991Gasoline177 hp (130 kW)168 lb-ft (228 Nm)8.6 s136 mph (219 km/h)Front-wheel drive
827 SI/Sterling (XS) (177 hp) Automatic1988–1991Gasoline177 hp (130 kW)168 lb-ft (228 Nm)9.4 s133 mph (214 km/h)Front-wheel drive
827 SI/Sterling (XS) CAT (169 hp)1988–1999Gasoline169 hp (124 kW)166 lb-ft (225 Nm)9 s131 mph (211 km/h)Front-wheel drive
825 D/SD (XS) (118 hp)1990–1999Diesel118 hp (87 kW)198 lb-ft (268 Nm)11.2 s118 mph (190 km/h)Front-wheel drive
820 16V Turbo (RS) (180 hp)1992–1999Gasoline180 hp (132 kW)159 lb-ft (216 Nm)8.6 s137 mph (220 km/h)Front-wheel drive
820 I/SI (RS) (136 hp)1992–1999Gasoline136 hp (100 kW)136 lb-ft (184 Nm)10.2 s126 mph (202 km/h)Front-wheel drive
820 Sport (197 hp)1994–1996Gasoline197 hp (145 kW)
825 Si Lux (RS) (175 hp)1996–1999Gasoline175 hp (129 kW)177 lb-ft (240 Nm)10.2 s130 mph (210 km/h)Front-wheel drive

Figures are the manufacturer's, mostly for the European versions, and can vary with equipment. Fuel economy is converted from the European test (l/100 km) to US mpg, so it reads higher than an EPA rating. Engines with a link have their own spec sheet.

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