Interesting media realease from MG-Rover. This is the sort of stuff that
will really set a solid base for the company with more and more
government/non-government departments wanting to buy fleets of the
things (and paying for servicing/parts, etc.)
Release immediate May 15, 2002
MG ZT-T RAPID-RESPONSE VEHICLE
MG's ZT-T has been chosen by West Midlands and Shropshire Ambulance
Services as their 'Rapid-Response Vehicle', specified to attend
emergency incidents, ideally within 8 minutes of notification. The
Trophy Yellow estate cars, with green reflective Battenburg livery, will
soon be patrolling the counties.
The MG ZT-T features sports suspension and a 2.5-litre quad-cam V6
engine to produce an accomplished on-road performance characteristic
that is entirely suitable for rapid response requirements. Combined
with its versatile estate bodystyle, with stylish tailgate, separately
hinged opening rear window and a potential 1222-litres of practical
loadspace, the ZT-T will carry the Incident Commander and Paramedic
Technicians quickly to their emergency destination.
The rapid-response MG specification is a standard ZT-T 190, with a
multitude of standard features that include air conditioning and 18"
alloy wheels. An optional integral loadspace cassette has been
specified for the safe carriage and restraint of the considerable
incident equipment, which includes; oxygen therapy, cardiac
defibrillators, entonox, maternity and paediatric pack, burns bag,
cervical collars, splints and first aid bag. Plans for major incidents,
site maps, body bags, triage cards and contacts for agencies and
hospitals are also carried.
Additional special items include the light roof bar, radio
communications and a reverse-decal 'Ambulance' livery on the bonnet and
on the West Midlands Ambulance Service car 'RESPONDER' on its tailgate.
Bob Seaward, Deputy Chief Executive and Director of Operations for both
West Midlands and Shropshire Ambulance Services said: "I am always
looking at new initiatives to assist in the delivery of patient care to
the communities. When we evaluated the MG ZT-T we were most impressed
with its performance and considered this would help our staff in
providing the best possible response to emergencies within our
operational area.
"The two MG ZT-T vehicles will be used by Incident Commanders who will
operate these vehicles 24 hours per day, responding to life threatening
incidents across the West Midlands and Shropshire."
Gavin Thompson, specialist sales manager, MG Rover Group, said: "The
feedback prompted by the Police specification MG ZT-T, has generated a
number of emergency service enquiries for this Rapid Response Vehicle.
With its powerful quad-cam V6 engine and versatile luggage capacity, the
ZT-T provides the necessary combination of performance motoring and
estate car functionality - ideal for an emergency Rapid Response Vehicle.
"I'm confident the new MG will be a popular choice - both in active use
and for those that see it performing an active role. You certainly
won't miss seeing the bright yellow ZT-T!"
The MG ZT-T continues to be successfully evaluated by Police Forces
across the UK for motorway patrol and a number have already been ordered
for active Police duty, following the introduction of Police MG ZT Saloons.
Performance
MG ZT-T 190 Engine Capacity 2497cc
Max Power 190Ps @ 6500rpm
Max Torque 245Nm @ 4000rpm
0-60mph 8.2 seconds
Top Speed 137mph
Fuel consumption, Urban 19.8mpg
Fuel consumption, Extra Urban 38.8mpg
Fuel consumption, Combined 28.7mpg
CO2 235g/km
Note to Editors: The Incident Commander's role is multi-functional and
varies from managing a large incident with other Emergency Services and
agencies, to assisting with any difficulties they may encounter
throughout their tour of duty. The West Midlands Ambulance Service
Trust vehicle fleet covers an area of over 364 square miles and answers
over 1,000 emergency calls every day, servicing the emergency needs of
the community of the West Midlands.
The choice of yellow for Paramedic Ambulances is soon to become an EEC
directive.
The MG ZT-T 190 has an on-the-road price of #21,765 and is MG's first estate.
--
Eric
'68MGB MkII
Adelaide, South Australia
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