Rover 600 Series
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Production period: |
1993 to 1999 |
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Class : |
motor car |
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Body versions : |
Saloon 4 door |
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Engines: |
Gasoline : 1.8-2.3 liters (85-147 kW) |
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Length: |
4645 mm |
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Width: |
1950 mm |
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Height: |
1380 mm |
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Wheelbase : |
2720 mm |
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Curb weight : |
1255-1380 kg |
The Rover 600s models were built in the 1990s by the British automaker MG Rover Group between 1993 and 1999.
History
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 cooperation with Honda.
The bodywork was based on the contemporary Honda Accord 5th generation , 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 turbo diesel and the 2.0-liter DOHC 16V turbo petrol engine of the T-series, which already had a reputation through its use in the Rover 220 Coupé.
From summer 1994, the Rover 620 became as a top model of the series. With its Garrett turbocharger and intercooling his performance was 147 kW (200 hp) that helped the vehicle to a top speed of over 142mph (230 km / h) and an acceleration of about 7.3 s for 0-60 (0-100 km / h). The suspension developed by Honda was comfortable, but not sporty. Only the 620ti had a standard sports suspension All models had power steering.
In the interior of the 600 there were wood and chrome applications and other luxurious features details, but the insufficient footwell in the rear was criticized for space All models had electric front windows , remote central locking with alarm and immobiliser . The interior was also derived from the Japanese Honda Accord . The only difference was the offered front passenger airbag for the models from spring 1996.The first revisions were also in 1996, which included a revised interior.The last revisions came in 1997, just over a year later,now with matching and body parts such as strips, door handles and door mirror cover.
Range was determined by engine size and trim
- 618, 620, 623, 620ti and 620 SDi extra
The selling prices were substantially lower than those of higher competition models. The production of the Rover 600 was discontinued in early 1999. As a successor, the Rover 75 came with a new more retro look on the market, which also replaced the larger Rover 800 series .
