This is the current specification for the MGF :
1.8i | 1.8i Steptronic | 18.iVVC | |
Type: | K Series | K Series | K Series |
Position: | Mid-mounted transverse | Mid-mounted transverse | Mid-mounted transverse |
Head/Block material: | Alloy/Alloy | Alloy/Alloy | Alloy/Alloy |
Main bearings: | 5 | 5 | 5 |
Cylinders: | 4 | 4 | 4 |
Configuration: | in-line | in-line | in-line |
cc: | 1796 | 1796 | 1796 |
Bore x Stroke (mm): | 80.0 x 89.3 | 80.0 x 89.3 | 80.0 x 89.3 |
Compression ratio: | 10.5:1 | 10.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
Valves per cylinder: | 4 | 4 | 4 |
Camshaft configuration: | DOHC | DOHC | Multi-cam with Variable Valve Control |
Camshaft drive: | Belt | Belt | Belt |
Fuelling type: | multi-point injection | multi-point injection | multi-point injection |
Fuel specification: | EN228 95 RON ULG | EN228 95 RON ULG | EN228 95 RON ULG |
Maximum power: | |||
| 88 | 88 | 107 |
| 120 | 120 | 145 |
| 5500 | 5500 | 7000 |
Maximum torque: | |||
| 165 | 165 | 174 |
| 122 | 122 | 128 |
| 3000 | 3000 | 4500 |
Max engin rpm: | 6800 | 6000 | 7100 |
Gear ratios | 5 Speed | 6 Speed | 5 Speed |
| 3.166 | 2.416 | 3.166 |
| 1.842 | 1.520 | 1.842 |
| 1.307 | 1.123 | 1.307 |
| 1.033 | 0.845 | 1.033 |
| 0.765 | 0.681 | 0.765 |
| - | 0.518 | - |
| 3.000 | 2.658 | 3.000 |
| 3.938 | 4.050 | 4.200 |
| - | 1.423 | - |
Km/h / mph per 100 rpm in top: | 35.6 / 22.2 | 35.4 / 22.0 (Steptronic) | 33.4 / 20.8 |
41.4 / 25.7 (CVT mode) | |||
Acceleration (seconds) | |||
0-100 km/h / 0-60 mph | 9.0 / 8.5 | 10.0 / 9.5 | 7.7 / 7.0 |
30-50 mph in 4th | 6.6 | - | 6.2 |
50-70 mph in 4th | 7.0 | - | 6.5 |
Top speed km/h / mph | 193 / 120 | 190 / 118 | 209 / 130 |
Fuel consumption 1/100km / mpg | |||
| 10.2 / 27.8 | 11.6 / 24.4 | 11.2 / 25.2 |
| 5.7 / 49.3 | 6.4 / 43.9 | 5.8 / 48.8 |
| 7.4 / 38.3 | 8.3 / 34.0 | 7.8 / 36.3 |
| 7.4 / 38.3 | 8.3 / 34.0 | 7.8 / 36.3 |
Kerbweights (kg) minimum | 1060 | 1100 | 1070 |
| 1320 | 1320 | 1320 |
| 45/55 | 45/55 | 45/55 |
Power to weight (BHP per tonne) | 111 | 107 | 136 |
Wheels and tyres | 15" eight-spoke | 15" `Square six-spoke' | 16" `Square six-spoke' |
| 185/55 VR15 | 185/55 VR15 | 215/40 ZR16 |
| 205/50 VR15 | 205/50 VR15 | 215/40 ZR16 |
| 175/656 T14 | 175/656 T14 | 175/656 T14 |
All models | |
External dimensions(mm) | |
| 2380 |
| 3910 |
| 1630 |
| 1780 |
| 1270 |
| 1400 |
| 1410 |
Internal dimensions (mm) | |
| 1090 |
| 690 |
| 1240 |
Luggage | |
| 0.21 |
Fuel Tank | |
| 50 / 11 |
Aerodynamics | |
| 0.36 / 0.62 |
Suspension | |
| Double wishbones, inter-connected Hydragas units, shock absorbers and anti-roll bar. |
| Double wishbones, brake reaction rods, Inter-connected Hydragas units, shockabsorbers and anti-roll bar. |
Steering | |
| Electronic Power Assisted, rack and pinion |
| 3.1 |
| 10.5 meters (34.7 feet) |
Brakes | |
| Ventilated discs |
| 240mm (9.5 inches) |
| Solid discs |
| 240mm (9.5 inches) |
| Diagonal dual circuit |
| Bosch 5.3 |
Exterior | Interior |
Solid colours | |
Flame Red | Red or Green/Black |
White Diamond | Red or Green/Black |
Clearcoat metallic | |
British Racing Green | Red or Green/Black |
Charcoal | Red or Green/Black |
Platinum Silver | Red or Green/Black |
Pearlescent | |
Nightfire Red | Red or Green/Black |
Tahiti Blue | Red or Green/Black |
Amaranth | Red or Green/Black |
Volcano | Red or Green/Black |
1.8i interior is Fusion fabric, VVC is Fusion/Leather. Either maybe upgraded to full leather.
See also Super Sports andFirst drive of the new MGF range (March 2001)