Body style: Convertible (spider/spyder, cabrio/cabriolet, drop/open/soft top)
Segment: Roadster & Convertible
Production years: 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001
The British brands are proud of producing the original roadster, and MG was one of the best car manufacturers in that segment, and in 1995 it reinvented the original design with the F model.
MG was well-known in automotive history. Over time, it lost its shine, but it continued to produce models that were very attractive to its customers. This F model was one of them because it was unique in the European market. Instead of placing the engine up front, it put it behind the cockpit.
The MG showed a new concept for the F's front fascia. It featured rounded headlights and oval-shaped blinkers and parking lights installed in the bumper. The split grille that sported the company's badge on a vertical slat in the middle resembled some older MG models but in a subtle way. From its profile, the roadster looked balanced, with the driver seating in the middle of the car since the cabin was moved forward to make room for the engine. Behind the doors, on the lower sides, the automaker installed air-intakes, which were not for decoration. Finally, at the back, the twin exhaust pipes poked through the bumper.
The two-seat cabin was cramped for full-grown adults and divided by the center console. The dashboard sported a twin-cockpit layout. In front of the driver, MG installed a small instrument cluster just big enough to sport a four-dials layout. On the center stack, the carmaker added two additional gauges above the stereo, while the controls for the HVAC system were placed at the bottom.
Behind the seats, MG installed a 1.8-liter engine carried over from Rover. It featured a variable valve timing system that made it very fuel efficient. Still, it was potent enough to rocket the little roadster from naught to 60 mph (0-97 kph) in less than seven seconds for the most powerful version.
ENGINE SPECS - 1.8i 5MT (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: | 112 lb-ft @ 3000 RPM 152 Nm @ 3000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 13.2 gallons (50.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 123 mph (198 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 9.2 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: | 154.1 in (3914 mm) |
Width: | 64.1 in (1628 mm) |
Height: | 49.6 in (1260 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 55.1/55.5 in (1,400/1,410 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: | 2282 lbs (1035 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 2910 lbs (1320 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 23 mpg US (10.2 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 41.3 mpg US (5.7 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 31.8 mpg US (7.4 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 170 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.8i VVC 5MT (145 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1796 cm3 |
Power: | 107 KW @ 7000 RPM 145 HP @ 7000 RPM 143 BHP @ 7000 RPM |
Torque: | 128 lb-ft @ 4500 RPM 174 Nm @ 4500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 13.2 gallons (50.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 130 mph (209 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 7.7 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: | 154.1 in (3914 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: | 2281 lbs (1035 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 2910 lbs (1320 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 21 mpg US (11.2 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 40.6 mpg US (5.8 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 30.2 mpg US (7.8 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 189 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.8L SE Trophy 5MT (160 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1796 cm3 |
Power: | 118 KW @ 7000 RPM 160 HP @ 7000 RPM 158 BHP @ 7000 RPM |
Torque: | 128 lb-ft @ 4500 RPM 174 Nm @ 4500 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 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: | 153.9 in (3909 mm) |
Width: | 64.2 in (1631 mm) |
Height: | 50 in (1270 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 55.1/55.5 in (1,400/1,410 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 93.5 in (2375 mm) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.35 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2281 lbs (1035 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 2910 lbs (1320 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 21 mpg US (11.2 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 40.6 mpg US (5.8 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 30.2 mpg US (7.8 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 179 g/km |