Body style: Hatchback
Segment: Compact
Production years: 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004
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MG started back in the '20s as a tuner for the British brand Morris (MG stands for Morris Garage). Its original utility on the market was kept and in 2001, the MG showed the sportiest version of the Rover 25. It installed the 1.8-liter K-series engine produced by MG and exploit its potential in the small Rover 25, than rebadge-it and named it MG ZR.
The small hot-hatch featured a 160 hp gasoline engine under the hood and the only transmission available was a 5-speed gearbox. The suspension was stiffened and a new sport interior was installed. In the end, the overall look was a pocket-rocket.
The white background for the dials in the instrument cluster was something that not many car manufacturers dared to do. The bolstered seats were good in supporting the driver and its side passenger in place when hard cornering. The rear seats were designed for two seats only, but under the nice upholstery, it was just the same bench-seat from the Rover 25. The pedals were aluminum in a racing spirit.
On the outside, the 17” light-alloy wheels stood out of the crowd. A rear roof spoiler and a bigger front bumper were included in the aerodynamic package. So, the final look was aggressive and the performance was good for a hot-hatch from that time. But it didn't last long.
MG ZR 3 Doors 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004
2 gasoline engines
- 1.4L 5MT FWD (105 HP)
- 1.8L 5MT FWD (160 HP)
4 diesel engines
- 1.4d 5MT FWD (103 HP)
- 1.4d 5MT FWD (113 HP)
- 1.8L 16V 5MT FWD (117 HP)
- 1.8L 16V CVT FWD (117 HP)
MG ZR 3 Doors
1.4L 5MT FWD (105 HP)
ENGINE SPECS - 1.4L 5MT FWD (105 HP) | |
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| Cylinders: | L4 |
| Displacement: | 1396 cm3 |
| Power: | 76 KW @ 6000 RPM 103 HP @ 6000 RPM 102 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
| Torque: | 91 lb-ft @ 4500 RPM 123 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: | 112 mph (180 km/h) |
| Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 11 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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| Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
| Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Front: | Discs |
| Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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| Tire Size: | 205/45 R16V |
DIMENSIONS | |
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| Length: | 157.9 in (4011 mm) |
| Width: | 66.5 in (1689 mm) |
| Height: | 55.1 in (1400 mm) |
| Front/rear Track: | 58/57.4 in (1,473/1,458 mm) |
| Wheelbase: | 98.4 in (2499 mm) |
| Ground Clearance: | 4.7 in (119 mm) |
| Cargo Volume: | 10.7 cuFT (303 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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| Unladen Weight: | 2248 lbs (1020 kg) |
| Gross Weight Limit: | 3351 lbs (1520 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
|---|---|
| City: | 25.8 mpg US (9.1 L/100Km) |
| Highway: | 42.8 mpg US (5.5 L/100Km) |
| Combined: | 34.6 mpg US (6.8 L/100Km) |
| CO2 Emissions: | 164 g/km |
MG ZR 3 Doors
1.8L 5MT FWD (160 HP)
ENGINE SPECS - 1.8L 5MT FWD (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: | 128 lb-ft @ 4700 RPM 174 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: | 130.4 mph (210 km/h) |
| Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 7.8 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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| Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
| Gearbox: | Manual, 5 Speed |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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| Front: | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Tire Size: | 205/45R17 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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| Length: | 157.9 in (4011 mm) |
| Width: | 66.5 in (1689 mm) |
| Height: | 55.1 in (1400 mm) |
| Front/rear Track: | 58/57.4 in (1,473/1,458 mm) |
| Wheelbase: | 98.4 in (2499 mm) |
| Cargo Volume: | 10.7 cuFT (303 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Unladen Weight: | 2403 lbs (1090 kg) |
| Gross Weight Limit: | 3417.1 lbs (1550 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
|---|---|
| City: | 22.6 mpg US (10.4 L/100Km) |
| Highway: | 40.5 mpg US (5.8 L/100Km) |
| Combined: | 31.3 mpg US (7.5 L/100Km) |
| CO2 Emissions: | 179 g/km |
MG ZR 3 Doors
1.4d 5MT FWD (103 HP)
ENGINE SPECS - 1.4d 5MT FWD (103 HP) | |
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| Cylinders: | L4 |
| Displacement: | 1996 cm3 |
| Power: | 75.8 KW @ 4200 RPM 103 HP @ 4200 RPM 102 BHP @ 4200 RPM |
| Torque: | 177 lb-ft @ 2000 RPM 240 Nm @ 2000 RPM |
| Fuel System: | Direct Injection |
| Fuel: | Diesel |
| Fuel capacity: | 13.2 gallons (50.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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| Top Speed: | 113.7 mph (183 km/h) |
| Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 10.4 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
| Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Front: | Discs |
| Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Tire Size: | 205/50R16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 157.9 in (4011 mm) |
| Width: | 66.5 in (1689 mm) |
| Height: | 55.1 in (1400 mm) |
| Front/rear Track: | 58/57.4 in (1,473/1,458 mm) |
| Wheelbase: | 98.4 in (2499 mm) |
| Ground Clearance: | 4.7 in (119 mm) |
| Cargo Volume: | 10.7 cuFT (303 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Unladen Weight: | 2491.2 lbs (1130 kg) |
| Gross Weight Limit: | 3527.3 lbs (1600 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
|---|---|
| City: | 32.6 mpg US (7.2 L/100Km) |
| Highway: | 57.3 mpg US (4.1 L/100Km) |
| Combined: | 45.2 mpg US (5.2 L/100Km) |
| CO2 Emissions: | 150 g/km |
MG ZR 3 Doors
1.4d 5MT FWD (113 HP)
ENGINE SPECS - 1.4d 5MT FWD (113 HP) | |
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| Cylinders: | L4 |
| Displacement: | 1996 cm3 |
| Power: | 83 KW @ 4200 RPM 113 HP @ 4200 RPM 111 BHP @ 4200 RPM |
| Torque: | 192 lb-ft @ 2000 RPM 260 Nm @ 2000 RPM |
| Fuel System: | Direct Injection |
| Fuel: | Diesel |
| Fuel capacity: | 13.2 gallons (50.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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| Top Speed: | 116.1 mph (187 km/h) |
| Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 9.7 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
| Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Front: | Discs |
| Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Tire Size: | 205/50R16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 157.9 in (4011 mm) |
| Width: | 66.5 in (1689 mm) |
| Height: | 55.1 in (1400 mm) |
| Front/rear Track: | 58/57.4 in (1,473/1,458 mm) |
| Wheelbase: | 98.4 in (2499 mm) |
| Ground Clearance: | 4.7 in (119 mm) |
| Cargo Volume: | 10.7 cuFT (303 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Unladen Weight: | 2491.2 lbs (1130 kg) |
| Gross Weight Limit: | 3527.3 lbs (1600 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
|---|---|
| City: | 30.5 mpg US (7.7 L/100Km) |
| Highway: | 56 mpg US (4.2 L/100Km) |
| Combined: | 42.7 mpg US (5.5 L/100Km) |
| CO2 Emissions: | 150 g/km |
MG ZR 3 Doors
1.8L 16V 5MT FWD (117 HP)
ENGINE SPECS - 1.8L 16V 5MT FWD (117 HP) | |
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| Cylinders: | L4 |
| Displacement: | 1795 cm3 |
| Power: | 86.1 KW @ 5500 RPM 117 HP @ 5500 RPM 115 BHP @ 5500 RPM |
| Torque: | 118 lb-ft @ 2750 RPM 160 Nm @ 2750 RPM |
| Fuel System: | Direct Injection |
| Fuel: | Diesel |
| Fuel capacity: | 13.2 gallons (50.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Top Speed: | 119 mph (192 km/h) |
| Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 9.1 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
| Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Front: | Discs |
| Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Tire Size: | 205/50R16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 157.9 in (4011 mm) |
| Width: | 66.5 in (1689 mm) |
| Height: | 55.1 in (1400 mm) |
| Front/rear Track: | 58/57.4 in (1,473/1,458 mm) |
| Wheelbase: | 98.4 in (2499 mm) |
| Ground Clearance: | 4.7 in (119 mm) |
| Cargo Volume: | 10.7 cuFT (303 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Unladen Weight: | 2359 lbs (1070 kg) |
| Gross Weight Limit: | 3373 lbs (1530 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
|---|---|
| City: | 23.8 mpg US (9.9 L/100Km) |
| Highway: | 41.3 mpg US (5.7 L/100Km) |
| Combined: | 32.2 mpg US (7.3 L/100Km) |
MG ZR 3 Doors
1.8L 16V CVT FWD (117 HP)
ENGINE SPECS - 1.8L 16V CVT FWD (117 HP) | |
|---|---|
| Cylinders: | L4 |
| Displacement: | 1795 cm3 |
| Power: | 86.1 KW @ 5500 RPM 117 HP @ 5500 RPM 115 BHP @ 5500 RPM |
| Torque: | 118 lb-ft @ 2750 RPM 160 Nm @ 2750 RPM |
| Fuel System: | Direct Injection |
| Fuel: | Diesel |
| Fuel capacity: | 13.2 gallons (50.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Top Speed: | 115 mph (185 km/h) |
| Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 10 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
| Gearbox: | CVT |
BRAKES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Front: | Discs |
| Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Tire Size: | 205/50R16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 157.9 in (4011 mm) |
| Width: | 66.5 in (1689 mm) |
| Height: | 55.1 in (1400 mm) |
| Front/rear Track: | 58/57.4 in (1,473/1,458 mm) |
| Wheelbase: | 98.4 in (2499 mm) |
| Ground Clearance: | 4.7 in (119 mm) |
| Cargo Volume: | 10.7 cuFT (303 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Unladen Weight: | 2359 lbs (1070 kg) |
| Gross Weight Limit: | 3373 lbs (1530 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
|---|---|
| City: | 20.8 mpg US (11.3 L/100Km) |
| Highway: | 37.3 mpg US (6.3 L/100Km) |
| Combined: | 32.2 mpg US (7.3 L/100Km) |