Rover 45 v6

The Rover 45 v6 was not a model in the Rover 45 range, but a term used to describe a Rover 45 fitted with a KV6 engine
History
After a difficult start when it was first introduced in 1996 in the Rover 825, were early engines suffered excessive head gasket failure rates. The head gasket issue was addressed at dealer level by fitting a modified head gasket set and also "from factory" with the modified multi layer gasket fitted to all engines on the production line. The engine management was redesigned along with the inlet manifold and in 1999 was ready for the launch of Rover 75. and in 2000 the engine was fitted into the Rover 45. With the redesigned head gasket the KV6 no longer suffered with high head gasket failure rates in MG Rover product.
Rover 45 V6 information
The Rover 45 was available with the 2.0 litre version of the KV6 engine. It was also only available with a 5 speed automatic gearbox.
The V6 engine option was only available in the saloon Rover 45 and only in Club or Connoisseur specification. The Rover 45 v6 had a different front bumper to the non V6 models, which gave it a slightly more aggressive and sporting look.
Rover 45 v6 performance and fuel economy data (2003my)
150ps @ 6500rpm, with 185 nm @ 4000rpm.
Rover 45 V6, 0-60 mph - 9.5sec, top speed - 124 mph, combined fuel economy, 28.7mpg

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