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Default CHAPTER 09-B - K Series 1.8T 160 (4 cylinder 16 valve, Turbo with 160 ps/157 bhp

K SERIES 1.8T 160

As used in the Rover 75 1.8T 160 and the MG ZT 1.8T 160 (note turbo in bottom right of photo)





If you are unsure if your viewing a 1.8 turbo or 1.8 none turbo, look into the engine bay, the exhaust manifold is central on a none turbo car, and a turbo car it goes to the right, also with thr turbo attached at the side.


Engine technical details....

MANUAL gearbox


• Engine Type: Turbo charged K series, 4 cylinder, 16 valve DOHC
• Displacement: 1796 cc
• Bore Stroke: n/a
• Compression: 9.2:1
• Max Power: 154bhp @ 5500rpm
• Torque: 215Nm @ 2100rpm
• Acceleration: 0-60mph in 9.1 secs
• Top Speed: 130 mph
• Fuel (urban): 25.0mpg
• Fuel (extra urban): 46.3mpg
• Fuel (combined): 36.3mpg
• Emissions: 193 g/km

AUTOMATIC gearbox

• Engine Type: Turbo charged K series, 4 cylinder, 16 valve DOHC
• Displacement: 1796 cc
• Bore Stroke: n/a
• Compression: 9.2:1
• Max Power: 154bhp @ 5500rpm
• Torque: 215Nm @ 2100rpm
• Acceleration: 0-60mph in 9.7 secs
• Top Speed: 127 mph
• Fuel (urban): 22.1mpg
• Fuel (extra urban): 42.8mpg
• Fuel (combined): 31.7mpg
• Emissions: 214 g/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: 1415kg saloon / 1475kg tourer
• 85% kerb weight: 1203kg saloon / 1254kg tourer
• Max Ball Weight: 100kg
• Towing Weight: 1450kg
• Towing Weight, Unbraked: 750kg

Automatic

• Car kerb weight: 1450kg saloon / 1510kg tourer
• 85% kerb weight: 1232kg saloon / 1283kg tourer
• Max Ball Weight: 100kg
• Towing Weight: 1450kg
• Towing Weight, Unbraked: 750kg

Engine oil - K1.8 turbo 154bhp/160ps

Use a 10W/40 oil meeting specification ACEA A3 and having a viscosity band recommended for the temperature range of your locality.

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