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http://www.supercars.net/PicFetch?pic=2004_mg_xpower_sv-r-1.jpg http://www.supercars.net/PicFetch?pic=2004_mg_xpower_sv-r-2.jpg http://www.supercars.net/PicFetch?pic=2004_mg_xpower_sv-r-3.jpg MG Sport & Racing announces today a higher-powered version of its high performance sports car, the MG XPOWER SV-R. The extra performance comes from a 5-0 litre, XPOWER version of the all aluminium, 32 valve, double overhead camshaft V8 engine. Built in conjunction with V8 tuning specialist Sean Hyland the car accelerates from standstill to 60 mph in less than 5 seconds. Top speed is circa 175 mph (282 kph). The modifications to the engine give a significant increase in power output from the 320 hp of the level entry SV to 400 hp (298 Kw) at 6000 rpm in the SV-R. At the same time, the extra engine capacity gives a massive increase in torque to 376.2 ft lbs (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. New alloy wheels, a rear wing and unique detailing set this car apart. Naturally the SV-R retains all the best features of the entry level SV, recently launched in the UK. The high tech vehicle features F1 inspired carbon fibre composite body construction, double wishbone race-developed suspension, remote telemetry with security tracking and full harness inertia seat belts. An automatic transmission option will be available. Every SV is individually built to personal customer order and prices for the new SV-R start from 82 950.00 GBP.

In November of 2003 MG Sport & Racing announced the sales launch of the MG XPower SV, a car which catapults the Company into competition with the best of the world

http://www.supercars.net/PicFetch?pic=2002_mg_zt_xpower_385-1.jpg The 385 is the road going derivative of the ZT XPower 500. The MG ZT XPower 385 is due on sale in the summer of 2002 and an estate version, the MG ZT-T XPower 385 will also be available. It will compete with established products like the BMW M3, Mercedes C32 AMG and Audi RS4. This ZT is displayed in a new Typhoon Multi-colour flip pearlescent paint finish, soon to be available to customers of Rover and MG cars. Supercharged V8 287.1 kw / 385.0 bhp @ 7000 rpm 522 nm / 385.0 ft lbs @ 3500 rpm

http://www.supercars.net/PicFetch?pic=2002_mg_xpower_sv-1.jpg http://www.supercars.net/PicFetch?pic=2002_mg_xpower_sv-2.jpg http://www.supercars.net/PicFetch?pic=2002_mg_xpower_sv-3.jpg Following the development of the X80, the new XPower SV is a modern supercar that may offer 965 bhp in tuned form. This two-seater will be the top model in the MG line-up, although little details are offered about it or any upcoming derivatives. What makes this concept car unique is its carbon-fibre body featuring a flat undertray. Front and rear diffusers are installed in the undertray. These devices were designed by Steve Randle who was responsible for the McLaren F1's areodynamic package. Whether or not such a setup will be used on the production cars is unknown. A Sean Hyland tuned 5.0-litre, quad-cam, V8 engine powers the SV Concept. With this engine, MG-Rover claims the SV reaches 0-60mph in 4.1 seconds with a top speed somewhere around 200 mph. These figures relate only to this concept car and may be carried over to the production version. A race program is also being considered with this new MG. This concept car features rollover protection provided by a tubular structure which complies with FIA competition specifications. MG-Rover also claim the engine will be able to reach 965bhp in race tune. Road-going SVs have a planned release date of spring 2003. It will be offered in plain SV spec, having 326bhp or SV Club Sport spec, having 410bhp. Whether or not the SV will accually reach production is anyones guess.

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