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MG ZT 2001-2004 Photos, engines & full specs

Updated: 20 June 2022 • Maintained by:

Segment: Medium
Production years: 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004

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After BMW sold MG Rover group for 10 GBP in May 2000, the new owner decided to use the Rover 75 as a platform for an upscale, sportier model, and thus the MG ZT was born.

It wasn't just a trim level for the 75 but differed in many ways from its sibling. Phoenix Consortium, the company that acquired MG Rover, thought that the sporty brand deserved more than just a different label on the trunk and new bumpers.

Thus, the MG ZT featured a slightly modified front fascia. It still featured the same quad-headlights system, but it sported a redesigned bumper with a lower apron that hosted a mesh grille flanked by round foglamps. From its profile, the lowered suspension and the unique, multi-spoke alloy wheels warned about the car's sporty character. To top it all off, at the back, the ZT received a wing on the trunk and metallic trim around the dual-exhaust pipes placed underneath the redesigned rear bumper.

Inside, the customers could find a better interior than on most of the Rover models. The high-bolstered bucket seats at the front, the three-spoke steering wheel, and the carbon fiber trim offered an upscale look for the car. At the back, the bench was profiled for two, although there was enough room for a third child seat in the middle.

MG Rover decided to start the ZT range with only one engine, a 2.5-liter, Rover-sourced V6-mill. It provided 160 hp (162 PS) with an option for a pumped-up version that sent 190 ponies to the front wheels. Later on, the carmaker added other engines to the offer. Even though it was not the success that Phoenix Consortium hoped for, it still helped the group to sell 170,000 units in 2001, the brand's best-selling year.

MG ZT 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004
  6 gasoline engines
  • 1.8i 16V 5AT (120 HP)
  • 1.8i 16V 5MT (120 HP)
  • 2.0d 5AT (131 HP)
  • 2.5L V6 5AT (180 HP)
  • 2.5L V6 5MT (160 HP)
  • 2.5L V6 5MT (190 HP)
  2 diesel engines
  • 2.0d 5MT (116 HP)
  • 2.0d 5MT (131 HP)
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MG ZT
1.8i 16V 5AT (120 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 1.8i 16V 5AT (120 HP)
Cylinders:L4
Displacement:1795 cm3
Power:88.3 KW @ 5500 RPM
120 HP @ 5500 RPM
118 BHP @ 5500 RPM
Torque:118 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM
160 Nm @ 4000 RPM
Fuel System:Multipoint Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:17.2 gallons (65.1 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:113 mph (182 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):14 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-speed automatic
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Ventilated Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:225/45 R18
DIMENSIONS
Length:186.9 in (4747 mm)
Width:70 in (1778 mm)
Height:55.8 in (1417 mm)
Front/rear Track:59.1/59.1 in (1,501/1,501 mm)
Wheelbase:108.1 in (2746 mm)
Ground Clearance:4.7 in (119 mm)
Cargo Volume:14.1 cuFT (399 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.32
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:3417 lbs (1550 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:4475 lbs (2030 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:18.7 mpg US (12.6 L/100Km)
Highway:31.4 mpg US (7.5 L/100Km)
Combined:25 mpg US (9.4 L/100Km)

MG ZT
1.8i 16V 5MT (120 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 1.8i 16V 5MT (120 HP)
Cylinders:L4
Displacement:1795 cm3
Power:88.3 KW @ 5500 RPM
120 HP @ 5500 RPM
118 BHP @ 5500 RPM
Torque:118 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM
160 Nm @ 4000 RPM
Fuel System:Multipoint Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:17.2 gallons (65.1 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:117 mph (188 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):12.2 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-Speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Ventilated Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:225/45 R18
DIMENSIONS
Length:186.9 in (4747 mm)
Width:70 in (1778 mm)
Height:55.8 in (1417 mm)
Front/rear Track:59.1/59.1 in (1,501/1,501 mm)
Wheelbase:108.1 in (2746 mm)
Ground Clearance:4.7 in (119 mm)
Cargo Volume:14.1 cuFT (399 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.32
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:3417 lbs (1550 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:4475 lbs (2030 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:20.6 mpg US (11.4 L/100Km)
Highway:38.6 mpg US (6.1 L/100Km)
Combined:30.2 mpg US (7.8 L/100Km)

MG ZT
2.0d 5AT (131 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 2.0d 5AT (131 HP)
Cylinders:V6
Displacement:2497 cm3
Power:132.4 KW @ 6500 RPM
180 HP @ 6500 RPM
178 BHP @ 6500 RPM
Torque:177 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM
240 Nm @ 4000 RPM
Fuel System:Multipoint Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:17.2 gallons (65.1 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:134 mph (216 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):9.5 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-speed automatic
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Ventilated Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:225/45 R18
DIMENSIONS
Length:186.9 in (4747 mm)
Width:70 in (1778 mm)
Height:55.8 in (1417 mm)
Front/rear Track:59.1/59.1 in (1,501/1,501 mm)
Wheelbase:108.1 in (2746 mm)
Ground Clearance:4.7 in (119 mm)
Cargo Volume:15.3 cuFT (433 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.32
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:3219 lbs (1460 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:4475 lbs (2030 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:14.7 mpg US (16 L/100Km)
Highway:29.8 mpg US (7.9 L/100Km)
Combined:21.6 mpg US (10.9 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:259 g/km

MG ZT
2.5L V6 5AT (180 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 2.5L V6 5AT (180 HP)
Cylinders:V6
Displacement:2497 cm3
Power:130 KW @ 6500 RPM
177 HP @ 6500 RPM
174 BHP @ 6500 RPM
Torque:177 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM
240 Nm @ 4000 RPM
Fuel System:Multipoint Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:17.2 gallons (65.1 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:134 mph (216 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):9.5 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-speed automatic
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Ventilated Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:225/45 R18
DIMENSIONS
Length:186.9 in (4747 mm)
Width:70 in (1778 mm)
Height:55.8 in (1417 mm)
Front/rear Track:59.1/59.1 in (1,501/1,501 mm)
Wheelbase:108.1 in (2746 mm)
Ground Clearance:4.7 in (119 mm)
Cargo Volume:15.3 cuFT (433 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.32
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:3219 lbs (1460 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:4475 lbs (2030 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:14.7 mpg US (16 L/100Km)
Highway:29.8 mpg US (7.9 L/100Km)
Combined:21.6 mpg US (10.9 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:259 g/km

MG ZT
2.5L V6 5MT (160 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 2.5L V6 5MT (160 HP)
Cylinders:L4
Displacement:1796 cm3
Power:118 KW @ 5500 RPM
160 HP @ 5500 RPM
158 BHP @ 5500 RPM
Torque:159 lb-ft @ 2100 RPM
215 Nm @ 2100 RPM
Fuel System:Multipoint Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:17.2 gallons (65.1 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:132 mph (212 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):8.9 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-Speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Ventilated Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:225/45 R18
DIMENSIONS
Length:186.9 in (4747 mm)
Width:70 in (1778 mm)
Height:55.8 in (1417 mm)
Front/rear Track:59.1/59.1 in (1,501/1,501 mm)
Wheelbase:108.1 in (2746 mm)
Ground Clearance:4.7 in (119 mm)
Cargo Volume:15.3 cuFT (433 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.32
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:3163 lbs (1435 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:4277 lbs (1940 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:20.6 mpg US (11.4 L/100Km)
Highway:38 mpg US (6.2 L/100Km)
Combined:29 mpg US (8.1 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:194 g/km

MG ZT
2.5L V6 5MT (190 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 2.5L V6 5MT (190 HP)
Cylinders:V6
Displacement:2497 cm3
Power:140 KW @ 6500 RPM
190 HP @ 6500 RPM
188 BHP @ 6500 RPM
Torque:181 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM
245 Nm @ 4000 RPM
Fuel System:Multipoint Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:17.2 gallons (65.1 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:141 mph (227 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):7.7 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-Speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Ventilated Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:225/45 R18
DIMENSIONS
Length:186.9 in (4747 mm)
Width:70 in (1778 mm)
Height:55.8 in (1417 mm)
Front/rear Track:59.1/59.1 in (1,501/1,501 mm)
Wheelbase:108.1 in (2746 mm)
Ground Clearance:4.7 in (119 mm)
Cargo Volume:15.3 cuFT (433 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.32
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:3219 lbs (1460 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:4475 lbs (2030 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:16.4 mpg US (14.3 L/100Km)
Highway:32.2 mpg US (7.3 L/100Km)
Combined:24 mpg US (9.8 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:235 g/km

MG ZT
2.0d 5MT (116 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 2.0d 5MT (116 HP)
Cylinders:L4
Displacement:1951 cm3
Power:85.3 KW @ 4000 RPM
116 HP @ 4000 RPM
114 BHP @ 4000 RPM
Torque:192 lb-ft @ 2000 RPM
260 Nm @ 2000 RPM
Fuel System:Common Rail
Fuel:Diesel
Fuel capacity:17.2 gallons (65.1 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:120 mph (193 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):11.7 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-Speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Ventilated Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:225/45 R18
DIMENSIONS
Length:186.9 in (4747 mm)
Width:70 in (1778 mm)
Height:55.8 in (1417 mm)
Front/rear Track:59.1/59.1 in (1,501/1,501 mm)
Wheelbase:108.1 in (2746 mm)
Ground Clearance:4.7 in (119 mm)
Cargo Volume:15.3 cuFT (433 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.32
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:3384 lbs (1535 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:4475 lbs (2030 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:30.5 mpg US (7.7 L/100Km)
Highway:50 mpg US (4.7 L/100Km)
Combined:40.6 mpg US (5.8 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:163 g/km

MG ZT
2.0d 5MT (131 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 2.0d 5MT (131 HP)
Cylinders:L4
Displacement:1951 cm3
Power:96 KW @ 4000 RPM
131 HP @ 4000 RPM
129 BHP @ 4000 RPM
Torque:221 lb-ft @ 1900 RPM
300 Nm @ 1900 RPM
Fuel System:Common Rail
Fuel:Diesel
Fuel capacity:17.2 gallons (65.1 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:120 mph (193 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):11 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-Speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Ventilated Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:225/45 R18
DIMENSIONS
Length:186.9 in (4747 mm)
Width:70 in (1778 mm)
Height:55.8 in (1417 mm)
Front/rear Track:59.1/59.1 in (1,501/1,501 mm)
Wheelbase:108.1 in (2746 mm)
Ground Clearance:4.7 in (119 mm)
Cargo Volume:15.3 cuFT (433 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.32
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:3329 lbs (1510 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:4475 lbs (2030 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:29 mpg US (8.1 L/100Km)
Highway:53.5 mpg US (4.4 L/100Km)
Combined:40.6 mpg US (5.8 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:163 g/km
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