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