Rover 400 Series BHP
The Rover 400 Series has different horsepower outputs depending on the engine, generation and model year. The 1998 Rover 420d produces 84 BHP, while the 1997 Rover 420 produces 134 BHP. Compare recorded specifications below or enter your registration to find your exact vehicle.
21 recorded variants, from 67–134 BHP.
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Popular Rover 400 Series BHP Figures
Recent recorded variants with different engines. Figures are rounded to the nearest whole BHP.
| Model | Year | Engine | Fuel | BHP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 414 LE | 1999 | 1,396 cc | Petrol | 102 BHP414 |
| 416 SLI Auto | 1998 | 1,590 cc | Petrol | 111 BHP416 |
| 420 D Turbo | 1998 | 1,994 cc | Diesel | 84 BHP420d |
| 420 GSi | 1997 | 1,994 cc | Petrol | 134 BHP420 |
| 414 I | 1996 | 1,396 cc | Petrol | 102 BHP414i |
| 416 I | 1996 | 1,589 cc | Petrol | 110 BHP416i |
| 418 SLD Turbo Tourer | 1995 | 1,769 cc | Diesel | 87 BHP418 |
Engines and recorded BHP
Grouped by engine size and fuel. A range means those records do not share one horsepower figure.
| Engine | Fuel | Years | Recorded BHP | Torque | Variants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,905 cc | Diesel | 1993 | 67 BHP | 123 Nm | 1 |
| 1,994 cc | Diesel | 1996–1998 | 84 BHP | 170 Nm | 2 |
| 1,769 cc | Diesel | 1995 | 87 BHP | 180 Nm | 1 |
| 1,396 cc | Petrol | 1993–1999 | 94–102 BHP | 123.3–127 Nm | 3 |
| 1,589 cc | Petrol | 1995–1997 | 110 BHP | 145 Nm | 4 |
| 1,590 cc | Petrol | 1991–1998 | 110–128 BHP | 135.4–142.3 Nm | 9 |
| 1,994 cc | Petrol | 1997 | 134 BHP | 185 Nm | 1 |
Variants by year
| Model | Year | Engine | Fuel | Horsepower | PS | Torque | Kilowatt | 0-60 mph | Top speed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 414 LE | 1999 | 1,396 cc | Petrol | 102 BHP | 103.4 PS | 127 Nm | 75.8 kW | 11 sec | 115 mph |
| 416 SLI Auto | 1998 | 1,590 cc | Petrol | 111 BHP | 112.6 PS | 140 Nm | 83.1 kW | 9.5 sec | 118 mph |
| 420 D Turbo | 1998 | 1,994 cc | Diesel | 84 BHP | 85.2 PS | 170 Nm | 63 kW | 12 sec | 105 mph |
| 416 SI | 1997 | 1,589 cc | Petrol | 110 BHP | 111.5 PS | 145 Nm | 82 kW | 9.5 sec | 118 mph |
| 420 GSi | 1997 | 1,994 cc | Petrol | 134 BHP | 135.9 PS | 185 Nm | 100 kW | 7.9 sec | 124 mph |
| 414 I | 1996 | 1,396 cc | Petrol | 102 BHP | 103.4 PS | 127 Nm | 76 kW | 11.1 sec | 115 mph |
| 416 I | 1996 | 1,589 cc | Petrol | 110 BHP | 111.5 PS | 145 Nm | 82 kW | 9.5 sec | 118 mph |
| 416 SLI Auto | 1996 | 1,590 cc | Petrol | 111 BHP | 112.6 PS | 140 Nm | 83 kW | 10 sec | 118 mph |
| 420 SD Turbo | 1996 | 1,994 cc | Diesel | 84 BHP | 85.2 PS | 170 Nm | 63 kW | 12 sec | 105 mph |
| 416 I | 1995 | 1,589 cc | Petrol | 110 BHP | 111.5 PS | 145 Nm | 82 kW | 9.5 sec | 118 mph |
| 416 SI | 1995 | 1,589 cc | Petrol | 110 BHP | 111.5 PS | 145 Nm | 82 kW | 9.5 sec | 118 mph |
| 416 SLI 16v Tourer | 1995 | 1,590 cc | Petrol | 110 BHP | 111.5 PS | 137 Nm | 82 kW | 9.5 sec | 115 mph |
| 416 SLI Auto | 1995 | 1,590 cc | Petrol | 114 BHP | 115.6 PS | 135.4 Nm | 85 kW | 9.5 sec | 118 mph |
| 416 SLI | 1995 | 1,590 cc | Petrol | 114 BHP | 115.6 PS | 135.4 Nm | 85 kW | 9.5 sec | 120 mph |
| 418 SLD Turbo Tourer | 1995 | 1,769 cc | Diesel | 87 BHP | 88.2 PS | 180 Nm | 65 kW | 11.8 sec | 105 mph |
| 416 SLI Auto | 1994 | 1,590 cc | Petrol | 114 BHP | 115.6 PS | 135.4 Nm | 85 kW | 9.5 sec | 118 mph |
| 416 SLI | 1994 | 1,590 cc | Petrol | 114 BHP | 115.6 PS | 135.4 Nm | 85 kW | 9.5 sec | 120 mph |
| 414 SLI | 1993 | 1,396 cc | Petrol | 94 BHP | 95.3 PS | 123.3 Nm | 70.1 kW | 11.1 sec | 106 mph |
| 416 GSi Auto | 1993 | 1,590 cc | Petrol | 114 BHP | 115.6 PS | 140.9 Nm | 85 kW | 9.5 sec | 118 mph |
| 418 SLD | 1993 | 1,905 cc | Diesel | 67 BHP | 67.9 PS | 123 Nm | 50 kW | 11.8 sec | 106 mph |
| 416 GTI | 1991 | 1,590 cc | Petrol | 128 BHP | 129.8 PS | 142.3 Nm | 95.5 kW | 9.5 sec | 124 mph |
Rover 400 Series BHP questions
What is the BHP of a Rover 400 Series?
Recorded horsepower for the Rover 400 Series is 67–134 BHP across 21 variants. That is the same range as the table, including rows on later pages.
Which Rover 400 Series engine has the highest BHP?
The highest output among recorded engines is 134 BHP, from the 420.
Which Rover 400 Series year has the highest recorded BHP?
The highest figure in a single model year is 134 BHP, recorded for 1997.
What torque is recorded for the Rover 400 Series?
Recorded torque is 123–185 Nm on the 21 variants that include it.