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Rover 800 Specs and Generations

The Rover 800 was Britain's executive-class contender, a roomy front-wheel-drive saloon built to carry drivers in comfort over long distances. Here is what to look for when choosing between the versions on offer.

Rover 800 Generations

Among the Rover 800 generations represented here, the First Generation appears in several body styles: a formal Sedan, a practical Hatchback 5-door and a lower, more rakish Coupe. Choose by how you will use the car, since body style shapes rear headroom, luggage access and everyday loading far more than trim level does.

Rover 800 Specifications

Rover 800 specifications vary widely, because the range covered both Gasoline and Diesel powertrains over a long production run. Engine output, gearing, dimensions and equipment were all defined at generation and version level, so check the exact car you are considering rather than assuming one set of specs describes every 800.