Rover 800 Series facts for kids

The Rover 800 Series was a type of car made by a company called Rover. It was a big, comfortable car that replaced an older model called the SD1 in 1986. The Rover 800 was then replaced by the 75 in 1999. These cars were special because they were built using parts and ideas from another car, the Honda Legend, which helped make them reliable and smooth to drive.

A 4-door Rover 800 saloon car.

A 5-door Rover 800 liftback car.

A stylish 2-door Rover 800 coupé.

Powering the Rover 800

The Rover 800 Series had different types of engines. These engines gave the car its power to move. Cars need engines to make them go!

Petrol Engines

Most Rover 800 cars used petrol engines. These engines came in different sizes and had various power levels. Some were designed for everyday driving, while others were more powerful.

• Some models had a 2.0-liter engine.
• Other models used a larger 2.5-liter or 2.7-liter engine.
• The most powerful petrol engines could make the car go very fast.

Diesel Engines

Some Rover 800 cars also had diesel engines. Diesel engines are known for being good with fuel. They are often used for longer journeys.

• There was a 2.5-liter diesel engine available.
• This engine offered good fuel economy for drivers.

Images for kids

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  In America, the Rover 800 was called 'Sterling'.

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  A 1993 Rover 825SD saloon car.

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  Rear view of a 1995 Rover 825SD saloon.

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  A Rover 800 coupé model.

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  A 1999 Rover 820 Sterling car.

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  Inside a 1998 Rover 820 Sterling, showing the passenger airbag.

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  The Rover KV6 2.5 litre engine found in a 1998 Rover 800 Sterling.

See also

Want to learn more? Check out the article in Spanish: Rover 800 para niños