Rover K-series engine

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Rover K-series
Overview
Manufacturer	Rover Group MG Rover Group/Powertrain Ltd
Production	1988–2005 (K series)
Layout
Configuration	Straight-4
Displacement	1.1 to 1.8 L; 67.9 to 109.6 cu in (1,113 to 1,796 cc)
Cylinder bore	80 mm (3.15 in)
Piston stroke	89.3 mm (3.52 in)
Cylinder block material	Aluminium
Cylinder head material	Aluminium
Valvetrain	SOHC 2 valves x cyl. DOHC 4 valves x cyl. with VVC
RPM range
Max. engine speed	7200
Combustion
Turbocharger	On some versions
Fuel system	Single KIF SU Carburettor Fuel injection
Management	Rover MEMS
Fuel type	Petrol
Oil system	Wet sump
Cooling system	Water-cooled
Output
Power output	60–192 PS (44–141 kW; 59–189 hp)
Torque output	124–128 lb⋅ft (168–174 N⋅m)
Chronology
Predecessor	BMC A-series engine Rover T-series engine BL O-series engine
Successor	SAIC Kavachi engine

The Rover K-series engine is a series of internal combustion engines built by Powertrain Ltd, a sister company of MG Rover. The engine was a straight-four cylinder built in two forms, SOHC and DOHC, ranging from 1.1 to 1.8 L; 67.9 to 109.6 cu in (1,113 to 1,796 cc).