The Rover 46F2F, a 4.6-liter gasoline V8 engine, was manufactured in the United States between 2003 and 2005. It was installed on a charged version of the model with an index of 75 and a comparable MG ZT. The fourth generation Ford Mustang GT has the same power unit under the hood.
This engine is part of the Ford Modular engine line.
Specifications
| Production years | 2003-2005 |
| Displacement, cc | 4601 |
| Fuel system | direct injection |
| Power output, hp | 260 |
| Torque output, Nm | 410 |
| Cylinder block | aluminum V8 |
| Block head | aluminum 16v |
| Cylinder bore, mm | 90.2 |
| Piston stroke, mm | 90 |
| Compression ratio | 9.4 |
| Features | no |
| Hydraulic lifters | yes |
| Timing drive | chain |
| Phase regulator | no |
| Turbocharging | no |
| Recommended engine oil | 5W-30 |
| Engine oil capacity, liter | 5.7 |
| Fuel type | petrol |
| Euro standards | EURO 3 |
| Fuel consumption, L/100 km (for Rover 75 2005) — city — highway — combined |
18.3 10.5 13.4 |
| Engine lifespan, km | ~300 000 |
The engine was installed on:
- Rover 75 I (RJ) in 2004 – 2005;
- MG ZT in 2003 – 2005.
Disadvantages of the Rover 46F2F engine
Fuel is the primary expense for this straightforward and dependable engine;
This version of the engine was unaffected by the intake manifold cracking issue; however, it is advisable to tighten the candles in accordance with the instructions because the block heads’ metal is extremely delicate.