1.8T auto??

norseman · 25th April 2019, 21:11

Hi folks

In James Taylor's excellent book it's stated that the 1.8 turbo engine was only ever mated to a manual 'box, but I've seen more than one for-sale advert for an auto version of the 75 with this engine

Can anyone enlighten me please?

oxfordblue75 · 26th April 2019, 06:32

Definitely made a 1.8t auto, I hired one when they were new

Yella Fella · 26th April 2019, 06:37

Its maybe the ZT 180 Auto you have seen for sale? These 180's are V6 and all autos.

MGjim · 26th April 2019, 06:47

I seem to recall the Rover 75 was available with the 1.8 turbo engine with automatic gearbox, but not the MG, I'm sure someone more knowledgeable will be along soon to put me right....

trikey · 26th April 2019, 07:24

Yep the 1.8t definitely can be had with the auto box.

norseman · 27th April 2019, 06:06

Many thanks for the replies folks, this version is now also under consideration as I feel the 1.8 NA (with it's 120PS) may be underpowered in auto form.

trikey · 27th April 2019, 07:17

Quote:

Originally Posted by norseman

Many thanks for the replies folks, this version is now also under consideration as I feel the 1.8 NA (with it's 120PS) may be underpowered in auto form.

It is underpowered (I have one) but it’s a lovely smooth lazy drive.

25th April 2019, 21:11	#1
norseman Newbie none at the moment Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: chelmsford Posts: 8 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	1.8T auto?? Hi folks In James Taylor's excellent book it's stated that the 1.8 turbo engine was only ever mated to a manual 'box, but I've seen more than one for-sale advert for an auto version of the 75 with this engine Can anyone enlighten me please?

26th April 2019, 06:37	#3
Yella Fella Nemo Me Impune Lacessit None at the moment Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Glasgow's HMP Barlinnie, 'A' Hall, 2nd Flat Posts: 5,192 Thanks: 493 Thanked 1,094 Times in 666 Posts	Its maybe the ZT 180 Auto you have seen for sale? These 180's are V6 and all autos. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

26th April 2019, 07:24	#5
trikey Premium Trader Rover 75 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Devon Posts: 33,769 Thanks: 8,837 Thanked 14,831 Times in 8,030 Posts	Yep the 1.8t definitely can be had with the auto box. __________________ Lest we forget..

27th April 2019, 06:06	#6
norseman Newbie none at the moment Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: chelmsford Posts: 8 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	1.8i Many thanks for the replies folks, this version is now also under consideration as I feel the 1.8 NA (with it's 120PS) may be underpowered in auto form.

26th April 2019, 06:32	#2
oxfordblue75 Gets stuck in rover 75 saloon 1.8T Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: saltash Posts: 701 Thanks: 150 Thanked 235 Times in 160 Posts	Definitely made a 1.8t auto, I hired one when they were new

26th April 2019, 06:47	#4
MGjim Loves to post MG ZT-T 160+ Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Peasmarsh Posts: 390 Thanks: 45 Thanked 140 Times in 87 Posts	I seem to recall the Rover 75 was available with the 1.8 turbo engine with automatic gearbox, but not the MG, I'm sure someone more knowledgeable will be along soon to put me right....