K Series 1.4
| Engine | ||
| K8 | 8 valve S.O.H.C | |
| K16 | 16 valve D.O.H.C | |
| Cylinder arrangement | 4 in line - transverse | |
| Bore - liner | 75mm | |
| Stroke | 79mm | |
| Capacity | 1397cm3 | |
| Firing order | 1-3-4-2 | |
| Rotation | Anti-clockwise | |
| Valve Timing | K8 | K16 |
| Inlet: Opens at | 13deg B.T.D.C | 15deg B.T.D.C |
| ...... Closes at | 47deg A.B.D.C | 45deg A.B.D.C |
| Exhaust: Opens at | 53deg B.B.D.C | 55deg B.B.D.C |
| ...... Closes at | 7deg A.T.D.C | 5deg A.T.D.C |
| Valve open period | 240deg | |
| Lubrication | ||
| System Type | Wet sump, crankshaft driven eccentric rotor pump. | |
| Relief valve opening pressure | 4.1 bar (above 80degC) | |
| Pressure at idle | 1.0 bar (above 80degC) | |
| Maximum oil pressure at 6500 rev/min | 7.0 bar (below 40degC) | |
| Oil pressure warning light switch opens | 0.3 - 0.5 bar | |
| Oil filter | Full flow with renewable element cartridge | |
| Fuel Pump | ||
| Type | Electric immersible. | |
| Pump maximum pressure | 4.1 bar | |
| Regulated injection pressure range | ||
| ..... SPi models | 1.1 bar | |
| ..... MPi models | 3.0 +/- 0.2 bar | |
| Cooling System | ||
| Pressure cap opens | 0.9 to 1.0 bar | |
| Thermostat open | 88degC | |
| Starts to open | 80 to 84 degC | |
| Cooling fan switch on temperature | 96 to 104 degC | |
| Clutch | ||
| Type | Diaphragm spring, cable operated self adjusting | |
| Clutch plate diameter | 190 mm | |
| Clutch cable colour code | ||
| R.H. steering | ORANGE | |
| L.H. steering | YELLOW | |
| Manual Gearbox 'R65' | ||
| Gearbox code | 5C 39W | |
| Gear ratios | ||
| Fifth | 0.854 : 1 | |
| Fourth | 1.054 : 1 | |
| Third | 1.333 : 1 | |
| Second | 1.947 : 1 | |
| First | 3.417 : 1 | |
| Reverse | 3.583 : 1 | |
| Brakes | ||
| Disc Diameter | ||
| without ABS | 238 mm | |
| with ABS | 262 mm | |
| Pad minimum thickness | 3 mm | |
| Rear Drum | ||
| Inside Diameter | 239 mm | |
| Lining minimum thickness | 2.0 mm | |
| Servo boost ratio | 4.6 : 1 | |
| ABS Model | Bosch ABS2E | |
| Master Cylinder bore diameter | 22.2 mm | |
| Tyre Sizes | ||
| 4.5 x 13 steel | 155/82 - R13 78T | 214i |
| norm 2.1 bar(30lbf/in2) >100mph 2.2 bar(32lbf/in2) | ||
| 5 x 14 steel | 175/65 - R14 82T | 214i (ABS), 214Si, 214 SLi, 414 + Cabriolet |
| norm 2.1 bar(30lbf/in2) >100mph 2.2 bar(32lbf/in2) | ||
| 6 x 15 alloy | 185/55 - R15 81V | 214SLi, 214 Cabriolet, 414 (options) |
| norm 2.2 bar(32lbf/in2) >100mph 2.7 bar(39lbf/in2) | ||
| Electrical | ||
| System | 12V negative earth | |
| Battery | Temperate | Cold climate |
| Type - Maintenance Free | 063 | 063s |
| Cold crank capacity | 360 amps | 405 amps |
| Reserve capacity | 60 amps | 70 amps |
| Alternator | ||
| Type | A127 - 65 | |
| Maximum output | 65 amp at 6000 rev/min | |
| Regulator | 21TR | |
| Starter motor | Temperate | Cold climate |
| Type | M79 | M79 |
| Power | 0.9 kW | 0.9 kW |