MG ZT
| MG ZT | |
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2003 MG ZT-T+ 190
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | MG (MG Rover) |
| Production | 2001–2005 |
| Assembly | Longbridge, Birmingham, United Kingdom |
| Designer | Peter Stevens |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Executive car |
| Body style | 4-door saloon 5-door estate |
| Layout |
FF layout FR layout (260+) |
| Related |
MG 7 Rover 75 Roewe 750 |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 1.8 L Rover K Series 1.8 L Rover K Series Turbo 2.0 L BMW M47 Diesel 2.5 L KV6 4.6 L Ford Modular V8 |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,746 mm (108.1 in) (saloon, estate) |
| Length | 4,747 mm (186.9 in) (saloon) 4,791 mm (188.6 in) (estate) |
| Width | 1,778 mm (70.0 in) |
| Height | 1,424 mm (56.1 in) |
| Curb weight | 1,400–1,655 kg (3,086–3,649 lb) |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor |
Rover 800 Vitesse Rover 620ti (Rover 75) |
| Successor | MG 7 |
The MG ZT is an automobile which was produced by MG from 2001 to 2005. It was offered in saloon and estate versions, the latter designated as the MG ZT-T. Styling is similar to the Rover 75, upon which it was based, although various modifications, most noticeably the wheels and tyres, make for a far sportier ride. Production ceased in April 2005, amidst financial turmoil at MG Rover.
In 2001, three years after the launch of the Rover 75, and less than a year after the de merger of MG Rover from BMW, the MG ZT and MG ZT-T were launched. During the cars' development, the models were codenamed X10 and X11, for the saloon and estate versions respectively.
The basic shape and styling of the MG ZT remained the same as for the Rover 75 but with changes to the front bumper, now with an integrated grille, and detail alterations including colour coding of the chromed waistline, a new bootlid plinth, and different alloy wheels and tyres sizes.
The interior featured revised seats and dashboard treatment, with new instrument faces. Engineering changes ranged, from upgraded suspension and brakes to revised engine tuning for the petrol and diesel models. Development of the MG ZT was headed by Rob Oldaker, Product Development Director, with styling changes undertaken by Peter Stevens, who was previously responsible for the styling of the McLaren F1 and X180 version of the Lotus Esprit.
The entire in car entertainment system (Radio Function, Navigation System, Television and Telecommunications systems) is based on a very flexible automotive computer system from BMW. As a result, the MG ZT can be easily upgraded with the newest technologies from BMW, including BMW's Bluetooth System, the DVD based navigation system, and widescreen displays as well as BMW's CD changers that play MP3s
In 2003, the 260 version of the car was launched (codenamed X12 and X13 for the saloon and estate versions respectively), utilising a 4.6 litre V8 from the range of the Ford Mustang. The model was converted from front-wheel drive to rear-wheel drive, and was largely engineered by motorsport and engineering company Prodrive, before being completed by MG. The 4.6 version is regarded as a true Q-car. Apart from the badges, the only visual difference externally between the 260 and other ZTs are the quad exhausts.
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