Rover - 400 (XW)-420 GSI/SLI/GTI/Vite (136 Hp)

Rover - 400 (XW)

Last updated - June 27, 2025, 11:20 p.m.

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Brand	Rover
Model	400
Generation	400 (XW)
Modification	420 GSI/SLI/GTI/Vite (136 Hp)
Start Of Production	1993
End Of Production	1995

Performance

The 400 model is a high-performance vehicle with a top speed of 200 km/h, equivalent to 124.27 mph, making it suitable for speed enthusiasts.

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Max Speed	200 km/h 124.27 mph

Body & Dimensions

The 400 is a 5-seater sedan with a length of 4370mm, width of 1680mm, and height of 1400mm. It has a wheelbase of 2550mm and a front and rear track of 1475mm and 1470mm respectively.

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Body Type	Sedan
Seats	5
Doors	4
Length	4370 mm 172.05 in.
Width	1680 mm 66.14 in.
Height	1400 mm 55.12 in.
Wheelbase	2550 mm 100.39 in.
Front Track	1475 mm 58.07 in.
Rear Track	1470 mm 57.87 in.

Fuel Consumption

The car has a model 400 and uses petrol (gasoline) as fuel. It has a combined fuel consumption of 8 liters per 100 km, which is equivalent to 29.4 US mpg or 35.31 UK mpg.

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Fuel Type	Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel Consumption Combined	8 l/100 km 29.4 US mpg 35.31 UK mpg 12.5 km/l

Engine & Transmission

The 400 model is a front-wheel drive vehicle powered by a 1.994-liter, 4-cylinder, naturally aspirated engine that produces 136 horsepower at 6000 rpm and 185 Nm of torque at 2500 rpm. It features a 5-speed manual transmission and has a front suspension with wishbone and rear suspension with coil spring.

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Powertrain Architecture	Internal Combustion engine
Power	136 Hp @ 6000 rpm.
Power Per Litre	68.2 Hp/l
Torque	185 Nm @ 2500 rpm. 136.45 lb.-ft. @ 2500 rpm.
Engine Layout	Front, Transverse
Engine Model Code	M16
Engine Displacement	1994 cm3 121.68 cu. in.
Number Of Cylinders	4
Engine Configuration	Inline
Cylinder Bore	84.45 mm 3.32 in.
Piston Stroke	89 mm 3.5 in.
Compression Ratio	10
Number Of Valves Per Cylinder	4
Fuel Injection System	Multi-port manifold injection
Engine Aspiration	Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain	DOHC
Engine Oil Capacity	4.5 l 4.76 US qt \| 3.96 UK qt
Engine Oil Specification	10W-40
Coolant	7 l 7.4 US qt \| 6.16 UK qt
Drivetrain Architecture	The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle.
Drive Wheel	Front wheel drive
Number Of Gears And Type Of Gearbox	5 gears, manual transmission
Front Suspension	Wishbone
Rear Suspension	Coil spring

Brakes

This car features ventilated discs for front brakes and disc brakes for the rear, ensuring reliable stopping power. The ABS (Anti-lock braking system) adds an extra layer of safety. The steering system is a rack and pinion type, assisted by hydraulic power steering. The tires are sized at 175/70 R14 H, providing a comfortable ride.

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Front Brakes	Ventilated discs
Rear Brakes	Disc
Assisting Systems	ABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Steering Type	Steering rack and pinion
Power Steering	Hydraulic Steering
Tires Size	175/70 R14 H

Weight & Capacity

The car has a model '400' with a weight-to-power ratio of 8.6 kg/Hp (116.7 Hp/tonne) and a weight-to-torque ratio of 6.3 kg/Nm (158.8 Nm/tonne). It has a kerb weight of 1165 kg (2568.39 lbs.) and a minimum trunk/boot space of 410 l (14.48 cu. ft.). The fuel tank capacity is 55 l (14.53 US gal | 12.1 UK gal).

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Weight To Power Ratio	8.6 kg/Hp, 116.7 Hp/tonne
Weight To Torque Ratio	6.3 kg/Nm, 158.8 Nm/tonne
Kerb Weight	1165 kg 2568.39 lbs.
Trunk Boot Space Minimum	410 l 14.48 cu. ft.
Fuel Tank Capacity	55 l 14.53 US gal \| 12.1 UK gal