Body style: Convertible (spider/spyder, cabrio/cabriolet, drop/open/soft top)
Segment: Roadster & Convertible
Production years: 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005
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.
ENGINE SPECS - 1.6L 5MT RWD (116 HP) | |
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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 | |
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Top Speed: | 118 mph (190 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 9.8 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 185/55R15V - 205/50R15V |
DIMENSIONS | |
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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 | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2414 lbs (1095 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 2910 lbs (1320 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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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 |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.8L 5MT RWD (135 HP) | |
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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 | |
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Top Speed: | 127 mph (204 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 8.8 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 185/55R15V - 205/50R15V |
DIMENSIONS | |
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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 | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2436 lbs (1105 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 2910 lbs (1320 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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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 |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.8L 5MT RWD (160 HP) | |
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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 | |
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Top Speed: | 137 mph (220 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 7.6 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 195/45R16V - 215/40R16V |
DIMENSIONS | |
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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 | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2458 lbs (1115 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 2910 lbs (1320 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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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 |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.8L CVT RWD (120 HP) | |
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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 | |
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Top Speed: | 118 mph (190 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 10.2 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | Continuously Variable Transmisssion |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 185/55R15V - 205/50R15V |
DIMENSIONS | |
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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 | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2480 lbs (1125 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 2910 lbs (1320 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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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 |