rover 216gti question!!

[v12 inside]

Hi everyone!,

I am looking for an 216gti engine. I was convinced that it was an Honda DOHC, 130hp, but it seems that there are a SOHC 122hp too:
www.rover.org.nz/220gti/216gtiad.htm
www.carfolio.com/specifications/models/car/?car=27907

so, are both honda engines? And if so, besides de head, is there anything different??? How can I distinguish the cars with one or the other engine??

Be well,


>>> Edited by v12 inside on Sunday 29th February 20:27

[mustard]

All are honda engines,

all 216 GTi 5dr's are TWIN CAM (DOHC),

3drs Most are SOHC (small rear spoiler)wheel trims or cross spoked alloys, cloth trim only around 112bhp aswell IIRC

there are a limited amount of 216GTi TWIN CAMS (DOHC) which are H & J reg cars with the raised rear spoiler and part leather seats 5 spoke alloys, these cars were superceaded by the 220GTi

note 216's after R Reg are K series

my sad knowledge is a result of this being my rover era


edited to say theses are uk specs

>> Edited by mustard on Sunday 29th February 20:51

>> Edited by mustard on Sunday 29th February 20:57

[v12 inside]

hehe my rover era is about to end, finaly!..
thank you for the help!