K SERIES 1.8 120
Used in the Rover 75 1.8 and MG ZT 1.8 120
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: K series, 4 cylinder, 16 valve DOHC
• Displacement: 1796 cc
• Bore Stroke: n/a
• Compression: 10.5:1
• Max Power: 120bhp @ 5500rpm
• Torque: 160Nm @ 4000rpm
• Acceleration: 0-60mph in 10.9 secs
• Top Speed: 121 mph
• Fuel (urban): 26.6mpg
• Fuel (extra urban): 46.3mpg
• Fuel (combined): 36.2mpg
• Emissions: 184 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!)
• Towing Weight: 1200kg
• Towing Weight, Unbraked: 750kg
AUTOMATIC gearbox
• Engine Type: K series, 4 cylinder, 16 valve DOHC
• Displacement: 1796 cc
• Bore Stroke: n/a
• Compression: 10.5:1
• Max Power: 120bhp @ 5500rpm
• Torque: 160Nm @ 4000rpm
• Acceleration: 0-60mph in 10.9 secs
• Top Speed: 121 mph
• Fuel (urban): 26.6mpg
• Fuel (extra urban): 46.3mpg
• Fuel (combined): 36.2mpg
• Emissions: 184 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: 1390kg saloon / 1460kg tourer
• 85% kerb weight: 1181kg saloon / 1200kg tourer
• Max Ball Weight: 100kg
• Towing Weight: 1200kg
• Towing Weight, Unbraked: 750kg
Automatic
• Car kerb weight: 1425kg saloon / 1496kg tourer
• 85% kerb weight: 1211kg saloon / 1270kg tourer
• Max Ball Weight: 100kg
• Towing Weight: 1400kg
• Towing Weight, Unbraked: 750kg
Engine oil - K1.8 engine (Not turbo)
Use a 10W/40 oil meeting specification ACEA A2:96 and having a viscosity band recommended for the temperature range of your locality.
Alternatively, a 10W/40 engine oil meeting specification ACEA A1:96 can be used, and this specification
may improve fuel economy.