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| Rover K-series | |
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Rover Group MG Rover Group/Powertrain Ltd |
| Production | 1988–2005 (K series) |
| Layout | |
| Configuration | Straight-4 |
| Displacement | 1.1 to 1.8 L; 67.9 to 109.6 cu in (1,113 to 1,796 cc) |
| Cylinder bore | 80 mm (3.15 in) |
| Piston stroke | 89.3 mm (3.52 in) |
| Cylinder block material | Aluminium |
| Cylinder head material | Aluminium |
| Valvetrain | SOHC 2 valves x cyl. DOHC 4 valves x cyl. with VVC |
| RPM range | |
| Max. engine speed | 7200 |
| Combustion | |
| Turbocharger | On some versions |
| Fuel system | Single KIF SU Carburettor Fuel injection |
| Management | Rover MEMS |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Oil system | Wet sump |
| Cooling system | Water-cooled |
| Output | |
| Power output | 60–192 PS (44–141 kW; 59–189 hp) |
| Torque output | 124–128 lb⋅ft (168–174 N⋅m) |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | |
| Successor | SAIC 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).