MGF
MG is back. With a vengeance. Not only for
all
those who remember the best-loved sports car
marque in the world and yearned for its return.
But also for every driver who seeks an
affordable, open top British sports car for the
l990s. Their time has come.
The MGF means fun - in huge helpings. With a
L I F Egrip and poise that an Olympic athlete
would envy. Performance to set your
pulse racing. And a charismatic style with a
pedigree to be proud of. Bold, beautiful and
utterly British.
The MGF more than lives up to the time-
honoured MG theme of "Safety Fast". But its
design looks forwards, not backwards;
combining styling cues which reflect the
illustrious history of the marque with state-of-
the-art technology and refinement.
All to achieve one aim.
The MGF's design team set out to make it, quite
simply, "The World's Most Enjoyable Car to
Drive" Ambitious, definitely. Successful?
The verdict must come from you.
Although we admit to an understandable bias,
we don't believe you'll be disappointed.
THE designers of the MGF felt that it was critically important to know what its
future customers wanted from an MG built for today. So, long before the first
prototypes emerged, they invited sports car enthusiasts to give their
views and expectations. These potential customers were quite clear about what
was needed. The new car had
O FI'4 G to offer all the glorious fun and affordability of its illustrious
predecessors. But it also had to be a sports
car for the 1 990s. Able to compete with the best of its rivals, and prove
itself to be better. A true class leader,
in every respect. So the MGF engineering team went back to first principles, and
asked the fiercely-debated question. Which design delivers the best sports car
handling and performance? Side by side, the prototypes
were evaluated; front-engine, rear wheel drive; front-engine, front wheel drive;
and mid-engine, rear wheel
drive. The third option emerged a clear winner. Which is why the MGF, unlike its
production forebears (but like a Ferrari), has a mid-engined, rear wheel drive
layout. And why it means Fun with a capital F. Real exhilaration comes from
entering a bend and discovering that you're driving a car which handles curves
as though it was
born to do it. A 1.The MGF was designed and built for the job. More than 100
experimental cars were built and tested before the design team were satisfied
that it would give you all the fun you're looking for. The same perfectionism
shows in the design of the MGF power units. Quite simply, they're among the most
advanced
production engines in the world. The class-leading K-Series engine makes its
debut as a 1.8 litre, with a choice of l2OPs and I45Ps power units. On the MGF 1
.8i VVC, the revolutionary new Variable Valve Control system gives a breathing
capability that would delight a Grand Prix driver. The MGF l.8i VVC can rev
freely to 7000 rpm and beyond. Delivering its power with an immense eagerness;
and with a voice which will be music
to your ears, although never lacking in refinement. Capable of accelerating from
0 - 60 mph in an
entertaining 7.0 seconds*; and on to a top speed of 130 mph*, where the law
allows. So while we don't advise you to drive with quite such panache as they do
at Silverstone, we can guarantee undiluted exhilaration.
Ask an MGF chassis engineer just why its mid
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MGTF
MG announced today (8th January), details of the new MGTF - successor to Britain's best selling MGF sports car that it will replace in February 2002 and styled by MG Rover Group's renowned designer Peter Stevens. The TF has evolved from the popular MGF and features a new exterior appearance, an all-new suspension design, higher performance engines and a host of new paint, trim and hood colours.
On the ZR front, again, no news of the "Ultimate ZR", but again, this is derived from the Rally car to be driven by Gwindaf Evans next year. Rumours of a V6 4WD version haven't been confirmed or denied as yet.