Series I Specification (92-95)

Engines

216 COUPE
  • 4 cylinder 16 valve SOHC 1590cc Honda D-series petrol engine (DOHC in non-domestic markets)
  • 3-way controlled catalyst
  • Programmed ignition
  • Multipoint fuel injection
220 COUPE
  • 4 cylinder 16 valve DOHC 1994cc Rover T-series petrol engine
  • Hydraulic tappets
  • 3-way controlled catalyst
  • Programmed ignition
  • Multipoint fuel injection
220 COUPE TURBO
  • 4 cylinder 16 valve DOHC 1994cc Rover T-series turbo-charged, inter-cooled petrol engine
  • Hydraulic tappets
  • 3-way controlled catalyst
  • Programmed ignition
  • Multipoint fuel injection

 

Standard Features

216 COUPE
  • Front suspension: MacPherson strus with coil springs
  • Rear suspension: Trailing arms with twin transverse length
  • Front and rear anti-roll bars
  • Progressive rate positive centre feel power steering
  • Servo assisted brakes with 262mm ventilated front discs
  • 15″ 7 spoke ‘SEi’ alloy road wheels with 185/55VR15 tyres & locking wheel nuts
  • Remote central locking1
  • Electric adjusting/demisting door mirros
  • Electric windows with ‘one-shot down’ driver’s window
  • Volumetric and perimetric alarm system with engine immobiliser
  • Stereo radio/cassette player (R652)2
  • Remote fuel flap and boot release
  • Silverstone velour seats
  • Reclining sports style front seats with adjustable lumbar support and map pockets in back
  • Soft feel height adjustable 3 spoke steering wheel and moulded gear knob3
  • Seatbelt pretentioners4
  • Side impact bars5
  • 50/50 split folding rear seats
  • Burr walnut dashboard fascia
  • Two piece detachable ‘T bar’ glass roof with titanium coating
  • Tinted glass
  • Body colour grille6
  • Chrome tailpipe finisher
  • 5-speed manual transmission
220 COUPE

As 216 with following additions:

  • Rear disc brakes
  • Anti-lock brakes
  • Front fog lamps
  • Upgraded RDS stereo radio/cassette player (R750)
  • Half-leather silverstone seats
  • Rear boot mounted spoiler
220 COUPE TURBO

As 220 with following additions:

  • Torsen Type-A limited slip differential
  • 6-spoke ‘Turbo’ alloy road wheel with Michelin Pilot 195/55ZR15 tyres
  • Leather trimmed steering wheel and gear knob

 

Optional features

216 COUPE
  • 4 speed automatic transmission
  • Anti-lock brakes (including rear disc brake upgrade)
  • Upgraded RDS stereo radio/cassette player (R750) & 6-disc CD changer (R950)
  • Leather seats
  • Leather trimmed steering wheel and gear knob
  • Height adjustable drivers seat
  • Air conditioning
  • Black, metallic or pearlescent paint7
220 COUPE
  • Torsen Type-A limited slip differential8
  • Upgraded RDS stereo radio/cassette player & 6-disc CD changer (R950)
  • Leather seats
  • Leather trimmed steering wheel and gear knob
  • Height adjustable drivers seat
  • Air conditioning
  • Black, metallic or pearlescent paint7
220 COUPE TURBO
  • Upgraded RDS stereo radio/cassette player & 6-disc CD changer (R950)
  • Leather seats
  • Leather trimmed steering wheel and gear knob
  • Height adjustable drivers seat
  • Air conditioning
  • Black, metallic or pearlescent paint7

 

Colour & Trim Options

1992-1993
EXTERIOR BODY COLOURS
MODELS INTERIOR TRIM SOLIDS METALLIC PEARLESCENT
FABRIC COLOUR White
Diamond
Flame
Red
Black Quicksilver Nordic
Blue
Polynesian
Turquoise
Nightfire
Red
Tahiti
Blue
216 Coupe Silverstone/Velour
(Full leather at extra cost)
Ash Grey o o o o o o o o
220 Coupe
220 Turbo Coupe
Silverstone/Leather
(Full leather at extra cost)
Ash Grey o o o o o o o o

 

1994-1995
EXTERIOR BODY COLOURS
MODELS INTERIOR TRIM SOLIDS METALLIC PEARLESCENT
FABRIC COLOUR Flame
Red
Platinum
Silver
British Racing
Green
Charcoal Nightfire
Red
Tahiti
Blue
216 Coupe Silverstone/Velour
(Full leather at extra cost)
Ash Grey o o o o o o
220 Coupe
220 Turbo Coupe
Silverstone/Leather
(Full leather at extra cost)
Ash Grey o o o o o o

 

Performance

216 Coupe
Manual
216 Coupe
Auto
220 Coupe
Manual
220 Turbo Coupe
Manual
0 – 60mph in secs. 9.5 11.2 8.2 6.2
30 – 50mph in secs. (4th gear) 8.4 N/A 6.5 6.3
50 – 70mph in secs. (4th gear) 9.5 N/A 7.1 5.6
Top speed (mph) 120 118 127 150
Power output: PS (EEC) @ RPM 111 @ 6300 111 @ 6300 136 @ 6000 200 @ 6000
Max torque: NM (EEC) @ RPM 137 @ 5200 137 @ 52000 185 @ 2500 237 @ 2100

 

Economy

Imperial (mpg) Metric (L/100km)
Urban 56mph 75mph Urban 90km/h 120km/h
216 Coupe (manual) 28.8 40.1 31.4 9.8 7.0 9.0
216 Coupe (automatic) 27.0 39.2 31.0 7.2 7.2 9.1
220 Coupe (manual) 26.1 47.2 36.0 10.8 6.0 7.9
220 Turbo Coupe (manual) 25.4 45.8 35.9 11.1 6.2 7.9

 

Notes

1 92-93: Infra-Red activated, 94-95: Radio frequency activates
2 R750 fitted as standard from 94
3 Airbag fitted from 94
4 Fitted from 94
5 Fitted from 94
6 Chrome surround grille fitted from 94
7 Black paint dropped from 94
8 Option dropped after 94