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V8 Column for July 2011 Report in Safety Fast! November 2003 The chassis and carbon fibre body are both constructed in the heartland of the Italian supercar industry with final assembly by a dedicated team of skilled craftsmen at MG Sport & Racing's new HQ at Longbridge on the outskirts of Birmingham. The director of MG Sport & Racing, Kim Johnson, said "the MG XPower SV combines high reserves of power and motor racing safety features and is a true race car which has been built for the road. It can either lead on the track or MG SV production models are on cruise along the Kings Road in Chelsea. It is the way! the ultimate MG". MG Sports & Racing has announced the Former F1 driver, Mark Blundell said "the sales launch of the MG XPower SV, a car MG XPower SV is aggressive and raw whilst that will catapult MG Rover into competition at the same time stylish and refined. I have with the best of the World's performance driven many of the World's top sports cars vehicle manufacturers. and this car is in the same league. From the The entry level model is powered by a unique sound of the exhaust to the precision 320hp 4.6litre all aluminium quad cam V8 steering, the MG XPower SV has all the engine which propels the MG XPower SV to qualities I look for in a sports car." 60mph in 5.3 seconds and a top speed of around 165mph. Automatic and higher powered SV-R versions will be available next year. Customers can also specify the engine from the 225mph MG ZT-T Bonneville rated at 765bhp - and higher if required - which will give top speeds of well over 200mph and suitably electrifying acceleration. The MG XPower SV line up starts from The first class performance of the MG SV £75,000 and will be available through a is complemented by its distinctive interior. In network of specialist XPower dealerships, or keeping with the vehicle's sporting heritage, direct from the MG Sport & racing factory. both front seats are specified with full inertia MG SV is on release from December four belt harnesses which are lockable for 2003. Further information, including sales serious driving by the flick of a switch. Each enquiries, is available from MG Sport & cabin is trimmed with one of six leather Racing on 08457 661155. finishes chosen by the customer. Competition seats and fascias are available in a combination of leather and Alcantra allowing each car to be uniquely personalised. Designed by a team led by Peter Stevens, the MG XPower SV benefits from state of the art technology. Peter's previous designs have included the McLaren F1. Central to the car's DNA is a finely tuned chassis designed along race car principles, bonded to a lightweight carbon fibre body with an integral rollover cage. Above top: The MG SV cockpit looks efficient and comfortable Left & above: The Ford V8 engine and gearbox package lifted from the Mustang is a well proven combination Photos: from Keith Baylis, Parts Manager at AMES MG Rover at Bury St Edmunds V8 Register – MG Car Club 031101-MG-SV-news-SF-November-2003 This note has been reproduced from the MG Car Club website .
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