Following the reveal of a more powerful ‘R’ version of its high
performance MG XPOWER SV at the recent Geneva Motorshow, MG
Sport & Racing reports that the waiting list has now reached six
months on certain specifications.
Deliveries are now being made of the
carbon fibre bodied, 4.6 litre V8 XPOWER SV, priced from
£65,750. Every SV is individually built to its owner’s personal
specification and customers are offered a wide range of
equipment choices to tailor a basic vehicle to their own
requirements.
The extra performance of the SV-R comes
from a 5.0 litre XPOWER version of the all
aluminium, 32 valve, quad cam V8 engine, built in conjunction
with V8 tuning specialist Sean Hyland. The car accelerates from
standstill to 60 mph in less than 5 seconds and top speed is in
excess of 175 mph (284 km/h).
The modifications to the engine give a
significant increase in power output from the 320hp of the SV to
400hp in the SV-R. At the same time, the extra engine capacity
gives a massive increase in torque from 410Nm to 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.
Unique detailing includes new alloy wheels and aerodynamic
modifications with a distinctive rear wing.
Priced from £82,950, the SV-R naturally
retains all the best features of the SV. The high tech vehicles
feature F1 inspired carbon composite body construction and
double wishbone suspension, security tracking with remote
telemetry and dual mode full harness inertia seat belts.
An automatic transmission option will
be available later in the year.
To ensure owners receive the best
possible support a new XPOWER network of 14 dealerships has been
appointed in the UK to sell and service not only the MG XPOWER
SV but also an expanding range of XPOWER performance cars,
parts, accessories and merchandise.
Numerous orders for the XPOWER SV and
SV-R have now been received from overseas markets and a full
export programme to Europe and beyond will be underway by the
end of 2004.
Recently appointed Managing Director of
MG Sport & Racing, John Parkinson said: "The SV-R is the next
step in the evolution of the SV range and represents a
tremendous increase in power and performance which makes it a
thrill to drive."
