2004 MG XPower SV-R
MG Sport & Racing announces today a higher-powered version of its high performance sports car, the MG XPOWER SV-R.
The extra performance comes from a 5-0 litre, XPOWER version of the all aluminium, 32 valve, double overhead camshaft V8 engine. Built in conjunction with V8 tuning specialist Sean Hyland the car accelerates from standstill to 60 mph in less than 5 seconds. Top speed is circa 175 mph (282 kph).
The modifications to the engine give a significant increase in power output from the 320 hp of the level entry SV to 400 hp (298 Kw) at 6000 rpm in the SV-R. At the same time, the extra engine capacity gives a massive increase in torque to 376.2 ft lbs (510 Nm) at 4750 rpm for awesome mid range performance.
To keep the extra power under control, the SV-R is fitted with larger diameter Brembo brake discs. New alloy wheels, a rear wing and unique detailing set this car apart.
Naturally the SV-R retains all the best features of the entry level SV, recently launched in the UK. The high tech vehicle features F1 inspired carbon fibre composite body construction, double wishbone race-developed suspension, remote telemetry with security tracking and full harness inertia seat belts.
An automatic transmission option will be available.
Every SV is individually built to personal customer order and prices for the new SV-R start from 82 950.00 GBP.
Story by MG Rover Group Limited
In Detail
| submitted by | Richard Owen |
| price $ | $ 82 950 GBP |
| engine | Aluminum V8 |
| valvetrain | DOHC, 4 Valves per Cyl |
| displacement | 5000 cc / 305.1 in³ |
| compression | 10.0:1 |
| power | 298.3 kw / 400.0 bhp @ 6000 rpm |
| specific output | 80.0 bhp per litre |
| bhp/weight | 275.86 bhp per tonne |
| torque | 510 nm / 376.2 ft lbs @ 4750 rpm |
| body / frame | Carbon Fibre Body over Steel Box Frame Chassi |
| driven wheels | RWD |
| front tires | 225/40 ZR18 Michelin Pilot Sport |
| rear tires | 265/40 ZR18 Michelin Pilot Sport |
| front brakes | Brembro Discs |
| f brake size | mm / in |
| rear brakes | Brembro Discs |
| r brake size | mm / in |
| front wheels | F 45.7 x 20.3 cm / 18 x 8 in |
| rear wheels | R 45.7 x 25.4 cm / 18 x 10 in |
| steering | Rack & Pinion w/Power Assist |
| f suspension | Double Wishbones w/Anti-Roll Bar |
| r suspension | Double Wishbones w/Anti-Roll Bar |
| curb weight | 1450 kg / 3197 lbs |
| wheelbase | 2670 mm / 105.1 in |
| front track | 1678 mm / 66.1 in |
| rear track | 1626 mm / 64.0 in |
| length | 4480 mm / 176.4 in |
| width | 1900 mm / 74.8 in |
| transmission | Tremec 5-Speed Manual |
| gear ratios | 3.38:1, 2.00:1, 1.32:1, 1.00:1, 0.73:1, :1 |
| final drive | 3.46:1 |
| top speed | ~282 kph / 175.2 mph |
| 0 – 60 mph | ~4.9 seconds |
| drag | .038 Cd |
