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Rover Montego 1.3 (69 Hp)
Overall Rating
Rover Montego:
The Austin Montego is a British family car that was produced from 1984 to 1994, first by British Leyland and then by its successor the Rover Group. The Montego was the replacement for both the rear-wheel drive Morris Ital and the front-wheel drive Austin Ambassador ranges to give British Leyland an all-new competitor for the Ford Sierra and Vauxhall Cavalier.
On its launch, it was sold as both an Austin and a performance-enhanced MG. It was the last car to be launched under the Austin marque, and a facelift introduced for the 1989 model year was sold without a marque, following the phasing out of the Austin name. Production of the saloon Montego ended in 1993 following the introduction of the Rover 600 Series, and the estate remained in production until December 1994....(Read more on Wikipedia)
Montego Overview:
Rover Montego (Montego). With 102 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. It has moderate fuel consumption (~7.8 l/100km). Weighing only 1075 kg, it’s quite light. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. Acceleration is relatively slow (0–100 km/h in 13 s). The top speed reaches 154 km/h. A four-door car with a separate trunk, ideal for families and daily commuting. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
As a vehicle produced before the establishment of Euro NCAP, the Rover Montego was not subjected to modern crash safety assessments. Its safety features are typical of its era, lacking advanced passive and active systems found in contemporary vehicles.
1.3 (69 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
Quite sluggish, primarily suited for city driving where outright speed is not a priority.
Fuel Economy
Decent fuel economy for its power output, making it an economical choice for urban environments.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Spacious interior and large boot capacity
- • Comfortable ride quality for its class
- • Wide range of engine options including economical diesel
- • Good value on the used market (historically)
- • Practical family transport
Cons:
- • Variable build quality and reliability concerns
- • Dated styling by the end of its production run
- • Lack of modern safety features
- • Prone to rust in later years
- • Unrefined engines compared to Japanese rivals
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(Montego: 1984 - 1993).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Rover |
| Model: | Montego |
| Generation: | Montego |
| Modification (Engine): | 1.3 (69 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 1985 |
| End of production: | 1993 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Sedan |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 4 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 69 Hp @ 5600 rpm. |
| Power per litre: | 54.1 Hp/l |
| Torque: | 102 Nm @ 3500 rpm. |
| Engine displacement: | 1275 |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 |
| Engine configuration: | Inline |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 |
| Fuel injection system: | Carburettor |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Engine layout: | Front, Transverse |
| Cylinder Bore: | 70.64 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 81.28 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 9.75:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 7.8 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 4.8 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 6.8 l/100 km |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 13 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 13 sec |
| Maximum speed: | 154 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 15.6 kg/Hp, 64.2 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 10.5 kg/Nm, 94.9 Nm/tonne |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 12.4 sec |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1075 |
| Max. weight: | 1460 |
| Max load: | 385 |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 520 l |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4470 mm mm [Same length.] |
| Width: | 1710 mm mm [Same width.] |
| Height: | 1420 mm mm [Same height.] |
| Wheelbase: | 2570 mm mm [Same wheelbase.] |
| Front track: | 1465 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1440 mm |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Front wheel drive |
| Number of gears | 5 |
| Transmission type | Manual |
| Front brakes | Disc [bad for performance and cooling.] |
| Rear brakes | Drum [bad for performance and cooling.] |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Tires size | 185/65 R14 |
| Front suspension | Coil spring |
| Rear suspension | Coil spring |
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