The R8 Rover 200, also known as the Mk 2 Rover 200, was launched in 1989 as a 5 door hatchback and was designed in collaboration with Honda. The 200 also spawned a 3 door hatchback, coupe and convertible versions. These variants were solely Rover designed and produced at Rover's Longbridge facility.

The 200 saw the introduction of Rover's brand new and ground breaking K-Series family of engines.

On average, up to 110,000 Rover 200 and 400 (R8) models were sold in the UK each year.

The 214 won What Car? 1990 "Car of the Year".

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1994 Rover 220 Coupe Turbo in Nightfire Red

Japanese re-import Tahiti Blue and UK spec Nightfire Red 220 Turbo Coupes

Early 1994 Japanese re-import 220 Coupe Turbo in Nightfire Red with early style front grille

Al's Flame Red 220 Coupe Turbo in New Zealand

1995 British Racing Green 220 Turbo Coupe

1991 Rover 216 GTi TwinCam in Flame Red

Rover Centenary celebration (yes, ironic) at Cofton Park, Longbridge 9th July 2005

LMA Euro Saloon Cup at Brands Hatch, 10th July 2005

LMA Euro Saloon Cup at Mallory Park, September 2005

Super Coupe Cup at Snetterton, September 2004

Pics from Donington, October 2004