Rover 600 series

rover
	Rover 620 ti
600
Production period:	1993-1999
Class :	Middle class
Body versions :	limousine
Engines:	; Otto engines : 1.8–2.3 liters ; (85–147 kW) ; Diesel engine : ; 2.0 liters (77 kW)
Length:	4645 mm
Width:	1727 mm
Height:	1380 mm
Wheelbase :	2720 mm
Empty weight :	1255-1380 kg
Previous model	Austin Montego
successor	Rover 75

The Rover 600 models were built by the British car manufacturer MG Rover Group between 1993 and 1999. The four-door sedans belonged to the middle class .

History and technology

Rover 618si

The MG Rover Group brought out the 600 series in the summer of 1993, which, like other Rover models at the time, was the result of a cooperation with Honda. The body was based on the contemporary 5th generation Honda Accord , and the 1.8 liter SOHC, 2.0 liter SOHC and 2.3 liter DOHC four-cylinder petrol engines also came from Honda . Real Rover engines, however, were the 2.0 liter turbodiesel and the 2.0 liter DOHC 16V turbo gasoline engine of the T series, which was already well known through its use in the 220 Coupé from Rover. From summer 1994 the Rover 620 ti was presented as the top model of the series. With its Garrett turbocharger and charge air cooling, its output was 147 kW (200 hp) and helped the vehicle to a top speed of over 230 km / h and an acceleration of about 7.3 s for 0-100 km / h. The chassis developed by Honda was comfortable, but not sporty. Only the 620ti had a sports suspension as standard. In the interior of the 600 there were wood and chrome applications and other luxurious equipment details, although the insufficient footwell in the rear was criticized. The interior was also derived from the Japanese Honda Accord . The only difference was the passenger airbag offered for the models from spring 1996. The sales prices were significantly lower than those of upscale competitor models. The production of the Rover 600 was stopped at the beginning of 1999. As a successor, the Rover 75 came on the market with a retro look, which also replaced the larger Rover 800 series .

1994 ROVER 620i
1994 ROVER 620i
1994 ROVER 620i
1994 ROVER 620i interior
1994 ROVER 620i "HONDA 2.0 liter engine"

Technical specifications

Petrol engines
model	Cylinders / valves	Cubic capacity cm³	Maximum power	Max. Torque	Engine manufacturer / code	0-100 km / h s	V _max km / h	Construction period
618 i / Si	4/16	1850	85 kW (115 hp) at 5500 min ^-1	150 Nm at 4200 min ^-1	Honda / F18A3	10.8	195	03 / 1996-02 / 1999
620 i	4/16	1997	85 kW (115 hp) at 5300 min ^-1	173 Nm at 4200 min ^-1	Honda / F20Z2	10.8	198	08 / 1993-03 / 1996
620 Si	4/16	1997	96 kW (131 hp) at 5400 min ^-1	177 Nm at 4800 min ^-1	Honda / F20Z1	10.2	201	08 / 1993-02 / 1999
620 ti	4/16	1994	147 kW (200 hp) at 6000 min ^-1	240 Nm at 2100 min ^-1	Rover / 20T4G	7.5	230	07 / 1994-02 / 1999
623 Si	4/16	2259	116 kW (158 hp) at 5800 min ^-1	206 Nm at 4500 min ^-1	Honda / H23A3	10.0	216	08 / 1993-02 / 1999
Diesel engines
model	Cylinders / valves	Cubic capacity cm³	Maximum power	Max. Torque	Engine manufacturer / code	0-100 km / h s	V _max km / h	Construction period
620 Tues / SDi	4/8	1994	77 kW (105 hp) at 4200 min ^-1	210 Nm at 2000 min ^-1	Rover / 20T2N	10.9	188	12 / 1994-02 / 1999

The curb weight of the vehicles was 1,255 to 1,335 kg with a petrol engine and 1,310 to 1,380 kg with a diesel engine.

Web links

Commons : Rover 600 - collection of pictures, videos and audio files

Development history of the Rover 600