Differences between a ZS 1.6 and 1.8
 

Apart from the CCs is there any difference? I remember reading somewhere that the suspension on a 1.6 is the same as the Rover and not the MG suspension. Can anyone confirm or deny this?

What other differences are there?

Thanks

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Differences between a ZS 1.6 and 1.8
 

Visually no exhaust cut out on the rear bumper for the 1.6. Smaller 15'' wheels.

I have a cutout and 16" wheels, but then I also have a 180 front splitter, all was there when I bought it! Mine is a 2001 1.6 and although the service book and old MOTs say it is a 1.6 I understand they didn't make one in those days.... makes me think I actually have a 1.8

Where is the engine number located, I had a look the other day when I removed my rotten exhaust manifold heat shield, but couldn't see it!

As for suspension all the zs share the same rear shocks and springs irrespective of engine size, for the front suspension the 1.6 & 1.8 use the same shocks and springs.

The 2.5 and diesel also use the same items, none of the springs or shocks are shared with the 45 or 400.

Differences between a ZS 1.6 and 1.8
 

You are quite right, 2001 was when the Zed first appeared and there was no ZS110 in the line up. Probably didn't appear until 2003.

Differences between a ZS 1.6 and 1.8
 

One other thing is 1.6 has rear drum brakes rather than brake disks on the 1.8.

Is the engine number on the V5, if it starts 18K4 you have a 1.8.

Were discs an option on a 1.6 ?.

Differences between a ZS 1.6 and 1.8
 

Don't really know but I don't think so.

Drum brakes also apply to the diesel ZS101 but disk brakes on ZS115.

Hmmmm. I have drums on the back! I'll look at the V5 when I get home! What yesr did the facelift come in? 2004? If so then did they not make the Mk1 in a 1.6 at all?

When I went to ALS they thought it was a Rover 45 impression when I gave them the reg number!