Interesting Facts About the Rover 800 R17
The Rover 800 R17, part of the Rover 800 series produced from 1986 to 1999, emerged from a British‑Japanese partnership with Honda. It served as Rover’s flagship executive sedan, aiming to rival the likes of BMW and Mercedes in Europe.
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Launch and Honda Collaboration
The Rover 800 series debuted in 1986 as a result of a partnership with Honda. Developed collaboratively, it entered the executive car market as a British‑made flagship.
R17 Major Facelift and Minor Updates
In 1991 the model entered its second generation, known as the Mark II or R17, receiving a major redesign that lasted until 1999. A further minor facelift arrived in 1996, refining the look of the R17.
Production, Market Success and Competition
Across both the original and R17 generations, about 330,000 units were built between 1986 and 1999. The Rover 800 was considered fairly successful in Europe, remaining on sale through the 1998 model year and positioned to compete with luxury sedans from BMW and Mercedes.
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