The Rover 800 Series is an executive car manufactured by Austin Rover subsidiary of England Leyland, and its successor Rover Group from 1986 to 1999. It is also marketed as Sterling in the United States. Developed jointly with Honda, it is a close relative of the Honda Legend and the successor to Rover SD1.
Video Rover 800 Series
Development
Kemitraan dengan Honda
The first product of the BL-Honda alliance is Triumph Acclaim - and shortly after launch, the two companies map out the suggested strategies for future collaborative projects. Plans for midsize cars were investigated, but dropped because BL already has Austin Maestro and Austin Montego in the final stages of development. Yet both BL and Honda have an urgent need for full size executive cars in their lineup. BL had to start planning for the successor to the Rover SD1, while Honda wanted to expand its presence in a lucrative North American market - something that could not be done entirely except to have a full-sized luxury sedan (at that time the Honda Accord was the biggest model) that would compete with Japan's big imports from Toyota and Datsun. Joint car development began in 1981 under the codename "XX"; the corresponding Honda version is known as the Honda Legend, and is codenamed "HX". The development work was done at Rover Cowley's plant and Tochigi Honda development center. Both cars share the same core and floor structure, but they each have a unique exterior body and exterior interior. Under the agreement, Honda will supply the V6 gasoline engine, both automatic and manual transmission and chassis design, while BL will provide 4-cylinder gasoline engine and many electrical systems.
Honda and Austin Rover agree that Legend will also be built at the Cowley plant for the UK market. US-market (Acura) Legends is built in Japan.
Finally launched on July 10, 1986, replaces the decade-old SD1 Rover.
Maps Rover 800 Series
Range
At launch, the 2 liter version of 800 uses two naturally aspirated 16-valve development from the British Leyland-powered O-Series engine, dubbed the M-Series. However, in 1988 a 820 Fastback (no letters after the 820 badge), with a single carburetor version of the O-Series launched for the fleet market. M-Series is divided into two versions; M16e mounted on 820e/se, with single point injection, and M16i mounted to 820i/si with multi-point injection, ie 4 injectors - engine management system derived from those used in MG Maestro and MG Montego models. The top 2.5 liter version (825i & Sterling) uses a Honda-designed V6 unit of 2.5Ã, liter. Initially, only the body of the sedan was offered; The liftback version - referred to as the Fastback - became available in 1988.
There is no V8 version of the Rover 800 Series, unlike the previous Rover version, including its predecessor, SD1. Unlike its predecessor the rear wheel of its predecessor, it has a front-wheel drive.
Later, the diesel car version was launched in 1990 using a 2498cc engine from the Italian company VM Motori, which is associated with a slightly smaller engine used in the Turbo SD 2400 model from Rover SD1, and Range Rover Turbo D.
Sterling badges are used in Europe and most of the global markets to show the luxury versions of the top saloon and Vitesse badges used to show the top fastback sports version. Vitesse became available at the same time as the 2675cc Honda V6. Both of these top-range models were originally only available in the UK with V6. In some European markets, especially Italy, the 2.0 liter gasoline is dubbed as Sterling and then available (in turbo form) as Vitesse to avoid a duty penalty that makes the engine more than 2.0 liters unfit for volume sales.
Toward the end of Mark 1 production, Vitesse has the same "luxury" features as Sterling (eg, electric front seats). There are also slightly more than 500 820 Turbo 16v cars using a turbocharged version of the M-Series developed with the help of Tickford, which leads to this model often referred to as "Tickford Turbo". Utilizing the upgrades such as a sodium filled valve and Mahle's forged pistons, the car produces 180 bph (134 kW), although there is much speculation about this figure that electronics hold back for not stepping on a 177 bhp (132 kW) as well as to maintain the reliability of the gearbox.
In the US, the car was branded as Sterling, not Rover and only available with a Honda V6 petrol engine. Initial sales in America are strong, and the design is well received. However, early vehicles were soon found to have problems building quality and reliability. Sales fell in the US as the model's reputation deteriorated, with JD. Electricity surveys and journalists noted the problem with trim, electricity, painting and excessive corrosion. This is very damaging at the same time, the same core vehicle, Acura Legend goes well in America. Many mechanical parts for Sterling 825/827 are still available because they are similar to Acura Legend in this area, except for the braking system. However, the electrical, body, and interior components are quite difficult to find in the US right now. Despite the problems in America, it was the best selling car sales executive in the UK for 8 years.
In February 1988, the 2.5 L engine was enlarged to 2.7 L, the instrumentation derived from Maestro was converted into a gauge originating from different component builders (loss of oil pressure gauge and voltmeter in process) and building quality was much greater. improved. Budget version 800, using eight valves (in contrast to the usual 16 valve version) of the O-Series engine was introduced. It's called the M8, it's different from the O-series engine as the water pump is driven by a timing belt. Although this budget model is short-lived.
The original version of the Rover 800 is one of the most popular cars in the UK full-size executive car market, which at this stage is effectively split into two powerful sectors - major brands such as Ford and Vauxhall, and prestige brands such as BMW and Audi. It directly competes with the likes of Ford Granada/Scorpio and Vauxhall Carlton.
1991: main facelift R17
In the fall of 1991, 800 were again skinned and reengineered under the codename R17, which was launched on November 12, 1991. This saw the re-introduction of the traditional Rover grille and the more curvaceous bodywork. The scope of design changes is limited by the need to maintain core XX structures, including the design of door structures.
The redesign is a partial answer to the enormous pressure and market criticism of the "folded paper" design school and better aerodynamic search that has caused many cars to appear very similar, especially from the front. The redesign is much favored and as a result car sales enjoy a revival, the 800 series became the best-selling executive car in Britain in the early to mid 1990s, overtaking Ford Granada which is Britain's most grossing car in this sector almost continuously. since its launch in 1972. Although Granada's successor, Scorpio, failed to sell well, 800 were confronted by fierce competition from 1994 in the form of Vauxhall Omega, as well as premium brand competitors including the BMW 5 Series.
After a concerted effort to learn from the problems that have hit the model early in the year, especially under the more extreme US market and climatic conditions, the quality in general has increased dramatically at this stage, but the decision to leave the US market has been taken.. But building quality problems such as rattling lanes and electrical faults still exist.
The 2.0L T16 replacing the M16 was found in a pre-1992 car and came in the form of NASP and Turbo, 2.0Ã,Â, L turbo mounted to Vitesse and Vitesse Sport later (1994-96), taking the place of the former 820 Turbo.
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Two-door two-door coupon version was launched in early 1992, after debuting at the 1991 Motor Show. This specification was originally developed with the American market in mind but never sold there, with Rover having withdrawn from the US market before the launch of CoupÃÆ'Â ©. It was, however, sold to other export markets. Eighty percent interior and exterior 800 CoupÃÆ'Â © finished by hand. The original Rover 800 has also formed the base for the coupe version of the Honda Legend after its launch in 1986, but at that time Rover decided not to launch a coupe version of the 800 Series.
From February 1992 to 1996, the Rover 800 Coupe came exclusively with a 2.7 Honda V6 engine and 16 "Rover 'Prestige' alloys.The four-speed automatic transmission comes as standard, and the car is capable of more than 130 mph.
1996 minor facelift
A facelift in 1996 gave some exterior changes, most notably the previous black rubbing strips painted on all models except the coupà © and the revision of the suspension system. The fins of the shells become silver in color, not their black marks. Climate control, passive immobilization and passenger airbags become standard, and 6-disc automatic CD-chang is fitted to all models regardless of the entry-level model ("i"). The security technology is enhanced by the change from infrared to radio frequency for remote door locks. The wood is completed, with rail lines and "ROVER" on the door card, accentuating the completion of new seats, pleated and thick carpets along with a leather door card, many handmade with what Rover called in its "touch artisans" ad.
Post 1996 Vitesses all the "Sport" specification so that the sport badge was dropped, also from 1996 2.0L T16 engine used ignition spark removed instead of distributor. The non-sport Vitesse model has approximately 180 bhp (130 kW), while the sport has 197 bhp (147 kW).
Although the 800 had been behind the opposition enough (some mechanical changes were made, apart from the introduction of the Rover KV6 Engine which replaced the Honda 2.7 V6 in 1996), it was a permanent seller until spring 1999, when it was replaced by Rover 75.
Reliability
The KV6 and M-Series Rover engines in the 800 series are hampered by the reliability and failure of head gasket. Rover at the time, without understanding the problem, just replace the machine. In many cases, repair will not be an option due to a liner problem. KV6 engines are in most cases mated to a JATCO gearbox that also in some cases suffers from reliability issues. This is sometimes due to a wrong gearbox fluid change.
The Vitesse Rover 820 in most guises suffers from problems with gearbox bearings due to the large amount of power from the 2-liter turbo engine. The pads can be replaced with more durable steel cage pads.
Model designation
Unlike many other manufacturers that use numerical model naming systems, Rover has never set a permanent standard for the majority of their cars. However, for the following appointments is an approximate guide:
- 820 - 4-cylinder model 8-valve carburettor (Rover O8)
- 820e - 4-cylinder 16-valve model injected single point (Rover M16e)
- 820i - 4-cylinder 16-valve multi-dot injected model (Rover M16i) Come in naturally aspirated and turbocharged (Turbocharged model fitting for later 820 Turbo)
- 825i - 6-cylinder pre-1988 model (Honda C25A)
- 827i - 6-cylinder and post-1988 (Honda C27A) models
- Sterling - for most markets (except North America); luxury flagship model (Honda C25A and C27A after 1988)
- Vitesse - for most markets; the flagship sports model (Honda C27A)
After the 1992 R17 facelift, this convention simplified to:
- 820i/Si/SLi/sterling - 4-cylinder 16-valve multi-dot injected model (Rover T16) Comes in naturally aspirated and Turbocharged form for Vitesse.
- 825D/SD - 4-cylinder diesel model (VM Motori 425)
- 827i/Si/SLi/Sterling - 6-cylinder model (Honda C27A - Before 1996)
- 825i/Si/SLi/Sterling - 6-cylinder model (Rover KV6 - After 1996)
- Sterling - for most markets (except North America); luxury flagship model
- Vitesse - for most markets; sports flagship model (Rover T16)
Users
The 800 is the keystone of the UK government car fleet all of its life, following the tradition of using British-made Rover and Jaguar models. Tony Blair had an early 800 shortly after its launch, just a few years after becoming a member of parliament. The car was also used by many British police forces. Alan Partridge's fictitious radio DJ drove an 825 saloon on my sitcom Alan Partridge .
Motorsport
On June 6, 1990, Tony Pond completed the first lap of a renowned TT motorcycle course on the Isle of Man with an average of more than 100 mph (160 km/h) in the car - a Rover 827 Vitesse, a separate standard of feature safety and racing tires.
Production number
Production of the Rover 800 peaked in 1987, the first full year, but it had fallen sharply in 1991 as a result of the recession and the fact that it was replaced by a facelift model towards the end of the year. In 1998, the annual production figure fell to just one tenth of the peak in 1987.
References
External links
- Rover 800 Owners Club - Club first special owner for Rover 800 Series.
- Rover800.info - Currently the most active Rover 800 owner community with multiple galleries, technical help, and data.
- Rover 800 Coupe, owner of the 1999 Rover 825 Sterling Coupe website. Also included 820 Fastback Auto & amp; Vitesse Coupe.
- Rover Tech Forum - MG Rover Technical and Performance Resources for all models
- Unofficial source site of Austin Rover - Rover 800 and related model development story
- "Range 825SD 800 Coupe 825i SD1 and Land Rover" websites - with a large section on diesel versions of the car, which find it difficult to find information including repair tips.
- Australian Rover 800 Australian Market History of Rover 825 & amp; 827 Model.
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