Rover 800 1991–1991 car dimensions: 4882 mm long, 1730 mm wide and 1393 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,420 kg. Braked towing is 1,500 kg.
The cabin features full leather upholstery on seats, door inserts, steering wheel and more, with heated front seats and power adjustment including lumbar and a driver's memory function for seat and mirrors. Automatic temperature control air conditioning is standard, along with cruise control, electric windows, sunroof and a high-quality audio system with radio/cassette and boot-mounted 6-disc CD changer. ABS is standard, while a driver's airbag was optional at launch. Controls are simple with clear dials, and the rear offers individual seats with room for three if needed, plus generous leg and headroom for a grand tourer feel.
The fully trimmed boot holds 0.50 cubic metres with a lamp, suitable for luggage on longer trips in this coupe body.
Braked towing capacity reaches 1500 kg with unbraked at 500 kg on later examples of the generation. Payload is around 520 kg based on kerb and gross weights.
Full leather trim covers the seats in a narrow pleat style with contrasting piping, plus head restraints, door inserts and steering wheel. Front seats have power fore/aft, recline and lumbar adjustment, driver height adjust and two-position memory linked to the door mirrors. Heated cushions and squabs warm the front seats. Automatic temperature control air conditioning keeps the cabin steady. Burr walnut veneer surrounds the fascia, console and doors. Individual rear seats give armchair space for two with room for a third if needed, plus generous leg and head room, cut-pile carpet and map pockets. Electric sunroof and green-tinted glass with shadeband complete the quiet, refined feel.
ABS (Bosch 2E) standard
Driver airbag optional at launch
Side intrusion rails, crumple zones and safety cell standard
Oil and filter every 6000 miles or 6 months
Main service every 12000 miles or 12 months
68-litre fuel tank
The Coupe runs on unleaded petrol with a three-way catalyst. Combined figures for the 2.7 V6 sit around 10 l/100 km depending on gearbox and driving. Steady 56 mph cruising returns mid-30s mpg.
Factory schedule calls for engine oil and filter changes every 6000 miles or six months. A full service follows every 12000 miles or 12 months, covering plugs, filters, fluids and checks. Timing belt renewal falls at 48000 miles.
Standard safety kit includes a monocoque passenger cell with front and rear crumple zones, door side-intrusion rails, laminated windscreen, ABS and seat-belt presenters with anti-submarine seat design. A driver airbag was optional from launch.
Extensive anti-corrosion treatment uses coated steels, seam sealing, underbody wax and box-section injection. High-security locks and an ultrasonic alarm with lazy locking help keep the car secure and protected over time.
Length 4882 mm, Width 1730 mm, Height 1393 mm, Wheelbase 2770 mm (800 1991–1991)
Sources: manufacturer data, 1992 Rover 800 Coupé Brochure Publication No, auto-data.net and ultimatespecs.com.