MG SV-R - 02
MG SV-R at Curborough in 2003
Designed by Peter Stevens of McLaren F1 fame it uses similar race car principles with a finely tuned chassis and carbon fibre body with Integral roll cage, they were constructed in the heartland of the Italian Super Car Industry "Modena" then shipped back to the UK for final completion by MG at their approved Midlands factory suppliers QCR Motors, XK Engineering and KC Ryan.
MG chose the acclaimed, bullet proof, tried and tested Ford SVT 4.6 V8 320bhp and 301lb engine as used in the Mustang to power the MG with a 5 Speed Manual Tremec Gearbox and Dana Limited Slip Differential. Brembo took care of the Braking with Bosch ABS and a switchable Ford traction control is also incorporated. Normal creature comforts feature, including Air Conditioning, Electric Seats, Adjustable Steering Column, Electric Windows and Door Mirrors. MG race heritage inspired fitment of a unique 3 point inertia seat belts which locks at the flick of a switch!
There is Performance aplenty on tap, Indeed the MG Power SV topped 200mph in testing at Nardo and Ex Formula 1 Drive Mark Blundell said " The MG XPower SV is aggressive and raw and at the same time stylish and refined. I have driven many of the worlds top sports cars and this car is in the same league from the unique sound of the exhaust to the precision steering this car has all the qualities I look for in a sports car "
The Directors of MG Sport & Racing said the the MG XPower combines high reserves of power and motor racing features and it is a true race car which has been built for the road. Its the ultimate MG!
Autocar road test stated ..... "The brakes are sensational; 355mm and 310mm cross-drilled and ventilated Brembo discs that give a crisp, immediate response and don't go off, neither on the road nor on the track.
The ride is also remarkably fluid for a car with such a hard-core billing, helped by those 18-inch rims with 40-profile Michelin Pilot Sports. But if you want a car to ride and handle well, double wishbones attached to a stiff, light chassis are about the best way to start. You can feel how rigid the chassis is on the road and feel the suspension being allowed to work the way it should. The ride is supple and quiet without being disconnected, and the steering is quick and accurate in its response without being in any way nervous.
There's plenty of feel, too, helped by the thin-rimmed Momo wheel (not a standard item - production versions getting a better-finished four-spoker), and the net result is that you can guide this broad bruiser down tight roads with far greater pace and confidence than its size suggests. The only aspect of the chassis to be exposed on the road is the damping; a series of undulations taken at sufficient speed will eventually get the back end to move and make you lift. But otherwise, this is a well-judged package for British roads; a proper and ballsy driver's machine, very much in the traditional sense"
Cost £65,750 pus options
MG SV-R - 02
MG SV-R at Curborough in 2003
Designed by Peter Stevens of McLaren F1 fame it uses similar race car principles with a finely tuned chassis and carbon fibre body with Integral roll cage, they were constructed in the heartland of the Italian Super Car Industry "Modena" then shipped back to the UK for final completion by MG at their approved Midlands factory suppliers QCR Motors, XK Engineering and KC Ryan.
MG chose the acclaimed, bullet proof, tried and tested Ford SVT 4.6 V8 320bhp and 301lb engine as used in the Mustang to power the MG with a 5 Speed Manual Tremec Gearbox and Dana Limited Slip Differential. Brembo took care of the Braking with Bosch ABS and a switchable Ford traction control is also incorporated. Normal creature comforts feature, including Air Conditioning, Electric Seats, Adjustable Steering Column, Electric Windows and Door Mirrors. MG race heritage inspired fitment of a unique 3 point inertia seat belts which locks at the flick of a switch!
There is Performance aplenty on tap, Indeed the MG Power SV topped 200mph in testing at Nardo and Ex Formula 1 Drive Mark Blundell said " The MG XPower SV is aggressive and raw and at the same time stylish and refined. I have driven many of the worlds top sports cars and this car is in the same league from the unique sound of the exhaust to the precision steering this car has all the qualities I look for in a sports car "
The Directors of MG Sport & Racing said the the MG XPower combines high reserves of power and motor racing features and it is a true race car which has been built for the road. Its the ultimate MG!
Autocar road test stated ..... "The brakes are sensational; 355mm and 310mm cross-drilled and ventilated Brembo discs that give a crisp, immediate response and don't go off, neither on the road nor on the track.
The ride is also remarkably fluid for a car with such a hard-core billing, helped by those 18-inch rims with 40-profile Michelin Pilot Sports. But if you want a car to ride and handle well, double wishbones attached to a stiff, light chassis are about the best way to start. You can feel how rigid the chassis is on the road and feel the suspension being allowed to work the way it should. The ride is supple and quiet without being disconnected, and the steering is quick and accurate in its response without being in any way nervous.
There's plenty of feel, too, helped by the thin-rimmed Momo wheel (not a standard item - production versions getting a better-finished four-spoker), and the net result is that you can guide this broad bruiser down tight roads with far greater pace and confidence than its size suggests. The only aspect of the chassis to be exposed on the road is the damping; a series of undulations taken at sufficient speed will eventually get the back end to move and make you lift. But otherwise, this is a well-judged package for British roads; a proper and ballsy driver's machine, very much in the traditional sense"
Cost £65,750 pus options