... as a sister for my 'B!
MEDIA RELEASE FROM "MG SPORT AND RACING"
March 22, 2004
HIGH PERFORMANCE SV-R A HIT AT GENEVA
Following the reveal of a more powerful R version of its high
performance MG XPOWER SV at the recent Geneva Motorshow, MG Sport &
Racing reports that the waiting list has now reached six months on
certain specifications.
Deliveries are now being made of the carbon fibre bodied, 4.6 litre V8
XPOWER SV, priced from #65,750. Every SV is individually built to its
owners personal specification and customers are offered a wide range of
equipment choices to tailor a basic vehicle to their own requirements.
The extra performance of the SV-R comes from a 5.0 litre XPOWER version
of the all aluminium, 32 valve, quad cam V8 engine, built in conjunction
with V8 tuning specialist Sean Hyland. The car accelerates from
standstill to 60 mph in less than 5 seconds and top speed is in excess
of 175 mph (284 km/h).
The modifications to the engine give a significant increase in power
output from the 320hp of the SV to 400hp in the SV-R. At the same time,
the extra engine capacity gives a massive increase in torque from 410Nm
to 510 Nm at 4750 rpm for awesome mid range performance.
To keep the extra power under control, the SV-R is fitted with larger
diameter Brembo brake discs. Unique detailing includes new alloy wheels
and aerodynamic modifications with a distinctive rear wing.
Priced from #82,950, the SV-R naturally retains all the best features of
the SV. The high tech vehicles feature F1 inspired carbon composite body
construction and double wishbone suspension, security tracking with
remote telemetry and dual mode full harness inertia seat belts.
An automatic transmission option will be available later in the year.
To ensure owners receive the best possible support a new XPOWER network
of 14 dealerships has been appointed in the UK to sell and service not
only the MG XPOWER SV but also an expanding range of XPOWER performance
cars, parts, accessories and merchandise.
Numerous orders for the XPOWER SV and SV-R have now been received from
overseas markets and a full export programme to Europe and beyond will
be underway by the end of 2004.
Recently appointed Managing Director of MG Sport & Racing, John
Parkinson said: "The SV-R is the next step in the evolution of the SV
range and represents a tremendous increase in power and performance
which makes it a thrill to drive."
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Eric
'68MGB MkII
Adelaide, South Australia
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