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2001 MG ZT XPower 500 Concept

2001 MG ZT XPower 500 Concept

2001 MG ZT XPower 500 Concept

The V8 installation seen here is the first in the MG ZT line and preludes the road going 260Ps versions.

In Detail

submitted by Richard Owen
engine Supercharged V8
valvetrain DOHC 4 Valves / Cyl
displacement 4600 cc / 280.7 in³
compression 9.35:1
power 372.9 kw / 500.1 bhp @ 7000 rpm
specific output 108.72 bhp per litre
bhp/weight bhp per tonne
torque 542.33 nm / 400.0 ft lbs @ 5000 rpm
driven wheels Front Engine / RWD
front tires 245/40 ZR18
rear tires 275/35 ZR18
front brakes AP Racing Vented Discs w/4 Pot Calipers
f brake size x 330 mm / x 13.0 in
rear brakes AP Racing Vented Discs w/2 Pot Calipers
r brake size x 306 mm / x 12.0 in
front wheels F 45.7 x 21.6 cm / 18.0 x 8.5 in
rear wheels R 45.7 x 24.1 cm / 18.0 x 9.5 in
curb weight 1600 kg / 3527 lbs
transmission T56 6-Speed Manual
gear ratios 2.66:1, 1.78:1, 1.30:1, 1.00:1, 0.80:1, 0.63:1, :1
final drive 3.73:1
top speed ~305.8 kph / 190.0 mph
0 – 60 mph ~4.5 seconds
0 – 100 mph ~8.4 seconds