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Rover 218 GSD

Bodywork

type 4/5S HBK
doors 5

Engine information

Bore × stroke 80.00 mm × 88.00 mm 3.15 in × 3.46 in
Cylinders S-4
Displace 1.8 litre 1769 cc (107.951 cu in)
Engine type SOHC
Valves 2 valves per cylinder | 8 valves in total
Engine construction
Sump Wet sumped
Compression ratio 22.00:1
Fuel system Lucas CAV Rotodiesel Diesel inj.
Maximum power
0-50 mph
0-60 mph
0-100 mph
0-100 km/h 11.80 s
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile)
Standing km
Top speed 172 km/h (107 mph)
Fuel consumption 4.4/6.1/7.1 l/100km 90km/h / 120km/h / urban
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 75.21 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque
bmep 1278.7 kPa (185.5 psi)
Specific torque 101.75 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Code
Main bearings 5
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 0.91
Unitary capacity 442.25 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Turbo D.
Compressor type 1 KKK turbo
Intercooler Yes
Catalytic converter N

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 2550 mm
wheelbase 100.4 in
Length (milimeters) 4220 mm
Length (inches) 166.1 in
Width (milimeters) 1680 mm
Width (inches) 66.1 in
Height (milimeters) 1400 mm
Height (inches) 55.1 in
L:W ratio 1.65
Ground clearance (milimeters)
Ground clearance (inches)
Kerb weight (kilograms) 1170 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 2579 lb
Weight distribuiton
Fuel capacity (litres) 55 litres
Fuel capacity (UK Ga) 12.1 UK Ga
Fuel capacity (US Gal) 14.5 US Gal

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient
Frontal area
Cx

Chassis

Engine location Front
Engine alignment Transverse
Drive FWD
Steering rack & pinion PAS
Turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle 10.20 m
Tyres 175/70 TR 14
Wheels 5.5J x 14
Brakes F/R VeDi/Di-S
Brake ∅
Braked area
Transmission 5M
Top gear ratio 0.65
Final drive ratio 4.06

General information

RAC rating 15.9
Number made
Model code
Model family
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 1992 Rover 218 GSD PDF Manual
Designer unknown
Year 1992

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