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Default CHAPTER 10-C - KV6 2.5 180 (6 cylinder 32 valve, none turbo with 180ps /177 bhp)

KV6 SERIES 2.5 177

As used in the Rover 75 2.5 V6 in manual and automatic






The "8TH" VIN check digit for this engine installed in a Rover 75.MG ZT is "L"

Engine technical details....

MANUAL gearbox


• Engine Type: KV6, 6 cylinder, 24 valve, DOHC
• Displacement: 2497 cc
• Bore Stroke: n/a
• Compression: 10.5:1
• Max Power: 177bhp @ 6500 rpm
• Torque: 240Nm @ 4000rpm
• Acceleration: 0-60mph in 8.2 secs
• Top Speed: 137 mph
• Fuel (urban): 20.2mpg
• Fuel (extra urban): 40.4mpg
• Fuel (combined): 29.4mpg
• Emissions: 229g/km

AUTOMATIC gearbox


• Engine Type: KV6, 6 cylinder, 24 valve, DOHC
• Displacement: 2497 cc
• Bore Stroke: n/a
• Compression: 10.5:1
• Max Power: 177bhp @ 6500 rpm
• Torque: 240Nm @ 4000rpm
• Acceleration: 0-60mph in 11.0 secs
• Top Speed: 128 mph
• Fuel (urban): 17.9mpg
• Fuel (extra urban): 37.7mpg
• Fuel (combined): 26.9mpg
• Emissions: 249g/km

It should be noted the towing weights are as follows (these include the trailer you are towing and load, and not the load seperate as many people discover!)

Manual

• Car kerb weight: 1445kg saloon / 1535kg tourer
• 85% kerb weight: 1228kg saloon / 1304kg tourer
• Max Ball Weight: 100kg
• Towing Weight: 1600kg
• Towing Weight, Unbraked: 750kg

Automatic

• Car kerb weight: 1480kg saloon / 1570kg tourer
• 85% kerb weight: 1258kg saloon / 1334kg tourer
• Max Ball Weight: 100kg
• Towing Weight: 1600kg
• Towing Weight, Unbraked: 750kg

Engine oil - KV6 engine - 2.5 177bhp model

Use a 10W/40 oil meeting specification ACEA A2:96 and having a viscosity band recommended for the temperature range of your locality.

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