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Body style: Convertible (spider/spyder, cabrio/cabriolet, drop/open/soft top)
Segment: Roadster & Convertible
Production years: 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005

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In 2002, the British carmaker Rover introduced a facelifted version for its little roadster TF, sold under the MG brand.

The classic British roadster used to feature front engines and rear-wheel drive. But the MG TF was not a classic vehicle. It was more like a modern interpretation of the roadster concept. It featured a mid-engine and rear-wheel drive system. After a troubling experience with BMW, MG tried to survive and built the little roadster with Toyota engines.

After six years on the market, the TF was refreshed. Its new headlights were covered with clear lenses and a sharper nose. Its turn-signals were moved from the bumper inside the headlamps. A smaller, two-slats grille replaced the previously used one that featured a vertical bar for the octagonal MG badge. In the rear, only a keen for details eye could have noticed a difference.

Inside, the British carmaker changed only a few details, such as the gear-knob, steering wheel, and a few materials used. It already had financial problems, and simply there was not enough money to do all the changes.

Under the hood, MG installed a choice of engines both from its production line and from Toyota. The latter was offered with a variable valve timing system that allowed a power increase to 160 hp.

MG TF 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005
  4 gasoline engines
  • 1.6L 5MT RWD (116 HP)
  • 1.8L 5MT RWD (135 HP)
  • 1.8L 5MT RWD (160 HP)
  • 1.8L CVT RWD (120 HP)

MG TF
1.6L 5MT RWD (116 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 1.6L 5MT RWD (116 HP)
Cylinders:L4
Displacement:1588 cm3
Power:85 KW @ 6250 RPM
116 HP @ 6250 RPM
114 BHP @ 6250 RPM
Torque:107 lb-ft @ 4700 RPM
145 Nm @ 4700 RPM
Fuel System:Multipoint Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:13.2 gallons (50.0 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:118 mph (190 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):9.8 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-Speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:185/55R15V - 205/50R15V
DIMENSIONS
Length:155.2 in (3942 mm)
Width:64.1 in (1628 mm)
Height:49.6 in (1260 mm)
Front/rear Track:55.3/55.5 in (1,405/1,410 mm)
Wheelbase:93.5 in (2375 mm)
Ground Clearance:4.9 in (124 mm)
Cargo Volume:7.4 cuFT (210 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.36
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:2414 lbs (1095 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:2910 lbs (1320 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:24.2 mpg US (9.7 L/100Km)
Highway:42 mpg US (5.6 L/100Km)
Combined:33.1 mpg US (7.1 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:169 g/km

MG TF
1.8L 5MT RWD (135 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 1.8L 5MT RWD (135 HP)
Cylinders:L4
Displacement:1796 cm3
Power:100 KW @ 6750 RPM
136 HP @ 6750 RPM
134 BHP @ 6750 RPM
Torque:122 lb-ft @ 5000 RPM
165 Nm @ 5000 RPM
Fuel System:Multipoint Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:13.2 gallons (50.0 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:127 mph (204 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):8.8 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-Speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:185/55R15V - 205/50R15V
DIMENSIONS
Length:155.2 in (3942 mm)
Width:64.1 in (1628 mm)
Height:49.6 in (1260 mm)
Front/rear Track:55.3/55.5 in (1,405/1,410 mm)
Wheelbase:93.5 in (2375 mm)
Ground Clearance:4.9 in (124 mm)
Cargo Volume:7.4 cuFT (210 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.36
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:2436 lbs (1105 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:2910 lbs (1320 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:21 mpg US (11.2 L/100Km)
Highway:39.2 mpg US (6 L/100Km)
Combined:29.8 mpg US (7.9 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:189 g/km

MG TF
1.8L 5MT RWD (160 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 1.8L 5MT RWD (160 HP)
Cylinders:L4
Displacement:1796 cm3
Power:118 KW @ 6900 RPM
160 HP @ 6900 RPM
158 BHP @ 6900 RPM
Torque:122 lb-ft @ 5000 RPM
165 Nm @ 5000 RPM
Fuel System:Multipoint Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:13.2 gallons (50.0 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:137 mph (220 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):7.6 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-Speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:195/45R16V - 215/40R16V
DIMENSIONS
Length:155.2 in (3942 mm)
Width:64.1 in (1628 mm)
Height:49.6 in (1260 mm)
Front/rear Track:55.3/55.5 in (1,405/1,410 mm)
Wheelbase:93.5 in (2375 mm)
Ground Clearance:4.9 in (124 mm)
Cargo Volume:7.4 cuFT (210 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.36
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:2458 lbs (1115 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:2910 lbs (1320 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:22.2 mpg US (10.6 L/100Km)
Highway:41.3 mpg US (5.7 L/100Km)
Combined:31.4 mpg US (7.5 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:179 g/km

MG TF
1.8L CVT RWD (120 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 1.8L CVT RWD (120 HP)
Cylinders:L4
Displacement:1796 cm3
Power:88 KW @ 5500 RPM
120 HP @ 5500 RPM
118 BHP @ 5500 RPM
Torque:122 lb-ft @ 5000 RPM
165 Nm @ 5000 RPM
Fuel System:Multipoint Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:13.2 gallons (50.0 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:118 mph (190 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):10.2 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox:Continuously Variable Transmisssion
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:185/55R15V - 205/50R15V
DIMENSIONS
Length:155.2 in (3942 mm)
Width:64.1 in (1628 mm)
Height:49.6 in (1260 mm)
Front/rear Track:55.3/55.5 in (1,405/1,410 mm)
Wheelbase:93.5 in (2375 mm)
Ground Clearance:4.9 in (124 mm)
Cargo Volume:7.4 cuFT (210 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.36
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:2480 lbs (1125 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:2910 lbs (1320 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:20.3 mpg US (11.6 L/100Km)
Highway:36.8 mpg US (6.4 L/100Km)
Combined:28.3 mpg US (8.3 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:199 g/km
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