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You've got to hand it to those in charge at MG. They've taken a brand that was the subject of much derision (by the likes of us!) and turned it into something exciting. We never thought we'd see the day that we'd get excited about an MGF! Using Le Mans as a backdrop, MG have unveiled the latest weapon in the PR war on mediocrity with the unveiling of hte MGF X Power 500. Sadly it's purely a demonstrator but the bright green roadster is somewhat desirable being powered by a race-bred 500Ps (493bhp) engine and 6-speed sequential transmission. This is housed in a much modified MGF monocoque structure.


The links between the MG X Power motorsport programmes and the MGF X Power 500 are evident throughout the car. Power is courtesy of the MG Le Mans XP development engine, mounted transversely behind the cockpit and driving the rear wheels via an X-Trac competition gearbox.

Seam Welded

While externally MGF X Power 500 appears radically different from the standard car, much of the original structure remains. The body is seam welded throughout and has a fully integrated cage. Front and rear subframes are modified to accommodate the new powertrain and handle the 3-fold increase in power output.

The track becomes 100mm wider at the front and 150mm at the rear. Four-pot AP Racing brakes ensure effective stopping performance. Wider tyres are specified for the task of managing the extreme power available – 225/35 R17 at the front and 265/35 R17 at the rear on MG multi-spoke alloy wheels.

Flares

Covering these huge wheels and extended track has involved some radical changes to the exterior style of the car – the wheel arches are flared and connected by a sill-mounted side-skirt. The front end is completely revised and is clearly influenced by the MG Lola Le Mans EX257 race car, and styled under the leadership of Peter Stevens, MG Rover’s Product Design Director. At the rear a high mounted wing-type spoiler balances the high downforce front end.

Engine cooling is optimised by an increased radiator capacity, fed by a much larger aperture in the front bumper and exiting through vents in the bonnet. The side air intakes are also enlarged to feed cold air into the engine bay.



Inside, race seats and competition harnesses ensure the occupants remain firmly in place.

Not for Sale

The MGF X Power 500 is not for sale, but has been developed to be outrageous fun. In this respect it sets the scene for what is to follow as the Extreme treatment is progressively revealed on versions of the MG ZT, MG ZS and MG ZR models; each one a one-off purpose-built demonstration vehicle.

Rob Oldaker, Product Development Director, commented: The MGF X Power 500 is proof that MG will be sensational and outrageous, and this is only the beginning. It can also compete with the best in the highest echelons of the performance car scene. MG is a fast moving bold brand with an appetite to thrill.


 
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Put that thing into production and sell it to us (America) or else! :reallymad:

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I'm glad MG are going to be taking motorsport seriously now. Their Le Mans challenger did much better that anybody expected, one of the real sucess stories of the race and they will be entering BTC and ralling. The new car range is amazing thanks to Peter Stevens. I didnt think Rover had it in them. I will try and find some pics.
 
MG in rallying?  You don't mean the with the new Mini, do you?  :eek:
 
No. When Rover and MG were sold for £10 last year, they decidied to beef the range up a bit and that also involved entering motorsport events.
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Crap.  :reallymad:  I want the new Mini to rally!  I've seen the old races on Legends of Motorsport with lots of little Minis entered.  They all did very well!
 
Oh, well, I can see where that would make a difference...  :redface:

Anyway, MG's black/neon green rally car certainly will stand out in the WRC.  :)
 
Phil, I have no idea what you just said.  :laughing:

Remember, I need American terms...like the dog's danglies.  ;)
 
I have never heard the dog danglies before. I must get out more. Some how I have never equated cool with dog danglies.

(Edited by Talentless at 1:57 pm on June 22, 2001)
 
LOL!  :laughing:

You've been around the old GT2 Forums a long time, Talentless, but I believe even this joke pre-dates you!  :)

Don't worry, though, I'll let Phil tell you what it means...
 
Thanks Jordan! I have to be careful how I explain this one with young eyes reading the posts. Over here we have a joke that goes some thing like - Why does a dog lick his bollocks (dogs danglies) ? Because he can.

Because he licks or cleans them, he must think they are amazing so when we see something good, we say it is the dogs danglies. Its just British humour.

Note: Complaints should be made to the forum moderator :D
 
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Quote: from Phil on 11:41 am on June 23, 2001[br]Note: Complaints should be made to the forum moderator :D
LOL, I'm glad I got this to fall back on!!!  (read under Postings ) :smilewinkgrin:
 
Yep, I don't know how a moderator could survive without them.  Especially in a forum about dog's danglies.  :D
 
I would be ok with a 13 year old thread resurrection if it wasn't because of this laughable pathetic attempt for a car.

Where I live, they actually try to sell it as a traditional MG, with advertisement full of Union Jacks and auto show stands with red phone booths and Britain this and UK that. They try to sell it as, get this, a premium car. The cheapest one retails for COP$40M or around US$20k, a full year of minimum wage MORE than a Fiat 500. Yeah, let that sink in...
 
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No. When Rover and MG were sold for £10 last year, they decidied to beef the range up a bit and that also involved entering motorsport events.
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I owned the only road version of this car. Mine was based on a regular ZR160 but was then took back to the factory for the full Super 1600 aero' kit and on top of that it had engine modifications to reach over 190bhp, suspension and brake upgrades. Was on display at the BTCC races during the 2003/4 seasons.

This picture has it in it's full Super 1600 body kit and the one below it has it with the regular hoop rear wing.

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I owned the only road version of this car. Mine was based on a regular ZR160 but was then took back to the factory for the full Super 1600 aero' kit and on top of that it had engine modifications to reach over 190bhp, suspension and brake upgrades. Was on display at the BTCC races during the 2003/4 seasons.

This picture has it in it's full Super 1600 body kit and the one below it has it with the regular hoop rear wing.

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My congratulations sir, that is a lovely car! 👍
 
Honestly I want MG to succeed since I'm a big fan of the British car industry, but those cars just look a step behind the competition already.
Especially the MG 3 hatchback which looks like a 5 year old Renault with a Tata Nano rear end.
 
I think the MG3 looks like a wheeled peanut, an absolute insult to the MG name. My cordless drill has more power than that thing.
 
It's been very competitive from day one! I wonder how much is down to MG and how much is from 888 Racing though?! And of course the talents of Plato, great driver!
 
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