Rover K-series engine

Rover K-series
Overview
ManufacturerRover Group
MG Rover Group/Powertrain Ltd
Production1988–2005 (K series)
Layout
ConfigurationStraight-4
Displacement1.1 to 1.8 L; 67.9 to 109.6 cu in (1,113 to 1,796 cc)
Cylinder bore80 mm (3.15 in)
Piston stroke89.3 mm (3.52 in)
Cylinder block materialAluminium
Cylinder head materialAluminium
ValvetrainSOHC 2 valves x cyl.
DOHC 4 valves x cyl. with VVC
RPM range
Max. engine speed7200
Combustion
TurbochargerOn some versions
Fuel systemSingle KIF SU Carburettor
Fuel injection
ManagementRover MEMS
Fuel typePetrol
Oil systemWet sump
Cooling systemWater-cooled
Output
Power output60–192 PS (44–141 kW; 59–189 hp)
Torque output124–128 lb⋅ft (168–174 N⋅m)
Chronology
Predecessor
SuccessorSAIC Kavachi engine

The Rover K-series engine is a series of internal combustion engines built by Powertrain Ltd, a sister company of MG Rover. The engine was a straight-four cylinder built in two forms, SOHC and DOHC, ranging from 1.1 to 1.8 L; 67.9 to 109.6 cu in (1,113 to 1,796 cc).