Following the development of the X80, the new XPower SV is a modern supercar that may offer 965 bhp in tuned form. This two-seater will be the top model in the MG line-up, although little details are offered about it or any upcoming derivatives.
What makes this concept car unique is its carbon-fibre body featuring a flat undertray. Front and rear diffusers are installed in the undertray. These devices were designed by Steve Randle who was responsible for the McLaren F1's areodynamic package. Whether or not such a setup will be used on the production cars is unknown.
A Sean Hyland tuned 5.0-litre, quad-cam, V8 engine powers the SV Concept. With this engine, MG-Rover claims the SV reaches 0-60mph in 4.1 seconds with a top speed somewhere around 200 mph. These figures relate only to this concept car and may be carried over to the production version.
A race program is also being considered with this new MG. This concept car features rollover protection provided by a tubular structure which complies with FIA competition specifications. MG-Rover also claim the engine will be able to reach 965bhp in race tune.
Road-going SVs have a planned release date of spring 2003. It will be offered in plain SV spec, having 326bhp or SV Club Sport spec, having 410bhp. Whether or not the SV will accually reach production is anyones guess.
Specifications
Year 2002 Origin Not Available
Make MG Base Price Not Available
Model XPower SV Concept Production Not Available
Engine & Transmission Body / Chassis
Position Front Longitudinal Drive Wheels RWD
Configuration Ford Cobra SVT, 90 degree, V8 Curb Weight Not Available
Valvetrain DOHC, 4 Valves per Cyl Length Not Available
Displacement 5000 cc / 305.1 cu in Width Not Available
Power 346.8 kw / 465 bhp @ Not Available rpm Height Not Available
Torque Not Available Wheelbase Not Available
Bore Not Available Front Track Not Available
Stroke Not Available Rear Track Not Available
Redline Not Available Steering Not Available
HP / Liter 93.0 bhp per litre Body / Frame Carbon Fibre
HP / Curb Weight Not Available Front Brakes Not Available
Gear Type 5-Speed Manual Front Brake Size Not Available
1st Gear Ratio Not Available Rear Brakes Not Available
2nd Gear Ratio Not Available Rear Brake Size Not Available
3rd Gear Ratio Not Available Front Wheels Not Available
4th Gear Ratio Not Available Rear Wheels Not Available
5th Gear Ratio Not Available Front Tires Not Available
6th Gear Ratio Not Available Rear Tires Not Available
7th Gear Ratio Not Available Front Suspension Not Available
Final Drive Ratio Not Available Rear Suspension Not Available
Performance
Top Speed 321.9 kph / 200.0 mph 0 - 60 mph 4.1 seconds
0 - ¼ mile Not Available 0 - 100 mph Not Available
Lateral Acceleration Not Available EPA City/Hwy Not Available
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http://www.supercars.net/cars/2002@$MG@$XPower%20SV%20Conceptg.html
It would be a theif magnet in your local supermarket car park but if you could would you use it daily?
