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MG ZR AND ZS GET ATOMIC EXCITEMENT
MG has today (October 22) announced the introduction of a new exciting range of special edition MG cars in collaboration with the pop group Atomic Kitten.
In recognition of their racing association, MG and Team Atomic Kitten have endorsed their partnership with the introduction of 'Atomix' Special Edition MG ZR and MG ZS cars. The MGs are derived from the popular MG ZR+ 105 and MG ZS+ 120 models, featuring additional specification and available in Le Mans Green, Solar Red and the new XPower Grey, as used on the MG Rally and Touring race cars.
The MG ZR Atomix SE looks the part with side sill finishers to complement the front and rear spoiler treatment, 16" 'Hairpins' MG alloy wheels and front fog lamps. Inside the Atomix naturally features a great sound system with a standard fit Kenwood CD tuner. Harnessing the driver are part leather Monaco seats and a leather steering wheel. An electric sunroof and windows, and remote central door locking provide security. Available in both 3- and 5-door body styles, and priced at £12,395 and £12,950 respectively, the ZR Atomix will be sure to turn heads. The ZR Atomix SE accelerates to 60mph in 10.0 secs, with 30-50mph (4th gear) arriving in 9.6 secs with a potential 111mph top speed.
For those customers who want to make a bigger impression and take influence from the Touring Car strengths, the MG ZS 'Atomix' SE looks the part with an aerodynamic front bid spoiler, front fog lamps and side sill finishers to complement the aggressive appearance.
On the inside, the soundtrack is provided by the latest Kenwood CD tuner. Providing added support are Monaco part-leather seats for the dynamic handling which is standard in all MG ZS cars.
The substantial ZS specification includes 16" 'Hairpins' alloy wheels, a sports suspension that has attracted widespread acclaim, ABS with EBD (Electronic Brake Distribution), four airbags, remote central door locking and air conditioning. Electric front windows and door mirrors are also standard.
Priced at £14,395 for the 5-door hatchback and £15,210 for the 4-door saloon, each produces great performance with acceleration to 60mph achievable in 9.0 secs,
30-50mph (in 4th gear) in 6.8 secs, onto a potential top speed of 122mph.
John Sanders, sales and marketing director, commented: "The success of the MG ZS in the BTCC this year and our association with Team Atomic Kitten has provided a brilliant opportunity for supporters to share in the excitement that driving an MG ZS can generate. It's a winning combination with a great soundtrack!"
Atomic Kitten, Jenny Frost said: "We've had a great time racing the MG ZS in the BTCC, winning six races in class. And it's great to continue this, with the MG Atomix SE cars. We're so pleased to be associated with MG - it's a great British brand."
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and this one
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NEW MG XPOWER SV REVEALED AT THE BRITISH INTERNATIONAL MOTOR SHOW
MG has today revealed its new high performance sports car named the MG XPower SV. Following development of the original X80 concept, the MG has been radically evolved, is lighter and has increased levels of power with up to 965bhp. So extreme is the performance that all models will be marketed under the MG Sport & Racing XPower brand.
The exterior styling of the two-seater MG sports car owes much to the demands of airflow management required for competition cars. These elements give the car an aggressive and overtly sporting stance implying its potential for high performance. Targeted at the premier driving enthusiast, the new MG XPower SV will become the icon of the MG brand with opportunity for both road and track exploitation.
Peter Stevens, MG Rover Group's world renowned product design director, previously with McLaren, Lamborghini and Lotus, has been appointed managing director of a new company specially formed to produce the MG XPower SV.
As part of the project's weight reduction objectives, all body panels are made from lightweight carbon fibre. The flat underfloor and inbuilt front and rear diffusers manage the aerodynamic airflow for high-speed stability. Suspension geometry has been designed in collaboration with Steve Randle, responsible for the dynamic set-up of the McLaren F1 road car.
Rollover protection is provided by a tubular structure designed to comply with current FIA competition specifications. A rigorous development programme including high-speed stability tests at the Nardo circuit in Southern Italy saw the MG XPower SV regularly exceed 200mph (320km/h).
The MG XPower SV is a part of a unique range of products, which will ultimately be available with some of the most extreme levels of road performance ever offered.
MG XPower SV
The MG XPower SV range starts with a car powered by a 326bhp 4.6-litre quad-cam V8 engine. Weight is forecast at 1450kgs, which will provide approximate performance figures of 0-62mph (0-100km/h) in 5.0 seconds and a top speed of around 170mph (273km/h). More specification details will be released during the spring of 2003.
MG XPower SV Club Sport spec
Nearly 70 years ago, MG produced the K3 Magnette - an ultra high-performance supercharged road and track racer. K3 was commissioned and produced for the enthusiastic owner who wanted to drive to a race, compete, win and drive home again.
In keeping with this tradition, the XPower SV Club Sport proposition will allow customers to either buy a complete XPower model ready for road and track or to enhance the specification of their car with competition derived parts.
The XPower SV Club Sport features a more powerful 5.0-litre V8 with 410bhp, a 0-62mph (100km/h) of c4.4 seconds and a top speed limited to 195mph (314km/h).
The car on show at the British International Motor Show is the MG XPower SV Club Sport spec, in this case powered by a special 465bhp Sean Hyland tuned 5.0-litre quad-cam V8 engine. A top speed in excess of 200mph (320km/h) and a 0-60mph (0-100km/h) time of c4.2 seconds is possible. Engines with much higher stages of tune, even with factory approved nitrous oxide injection kits, will be available to produce extreme power outputs.
Typical of the way in which a prospective customer might specify their XPower SV, this car is fitted with Sparco carbon shell racing seats, a cabin-installed spare wheel, custom helmet storage cubbies, four point electrically-locked harnesses and Motec racing instrumentation. Some of the specification of this car will be carried over to the production specification of MG XPower SVs.
MG XPower SV UK prices will start at £65,000.
Commenting on the project, Peter Stevens said: "I've been working with a small team of experts and enthusiasts to ensure we produce an MG car that will deliver the ultimate in driving exhilaration. The MG XPower SV is a car with appeal to passionate sports car drivers who will relish its extraordinary racetrack performance characteristics.
"MG is all about having fun, extending the boundaries of excitement and generating visual entertainment for a wider audience. The MG XPower SV delivers this objective in a forceful manner, demonstrating the immense potential for MG."
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and this one
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ROVER IMMEDIATELY MAKES A NEW IMPRESSION
Rover is, from October 22, introducing new Special Edition Rover 25 and Rover 45 Impression ranges. The new Impression and Impression S models build on the latest refinements to the latest Rover 25 and 45 ranges, which are covered in more specific detail in a separate communication.
The Impression and Impression S SE models feature enhanced specifications over standard models to provide extra value for money.
The Rover 25 Impression Special Edition features as standard: 15" Turbine alloy wheels, electric sunroof, remote central door locking and is available in a range of colours: Oxygen, Midnight and Royal Blue, Sienna Gold, Solar Red, Starlight Silver and British Racing Green. In addition the Impression S features air conditioning in lieu of the electric sunroof, leather steering wheel and gear knob, electric front windows and door mirrors, front fog lamps and a CD tuner. A stylish mesh facia insert and heater control surround has been added to the Impression range complementing the 'Puma Geo' interior seat fabric.
Prices start at £8,970 for the 1.4-litre Impression and £9,800 for the Impression S 3-door. The affordable 2.0-litre turbo-diesel is £10,595 for the Impression and £11,595 for the Impression S 3-door. Five-door models are an additional £555 across the range.
The Rover 45 Impression Special Edition is available as either a saloon or 5-door hatchback with a range of engine choices: 1.4-, 1.6-, 1.8- and 2.0-litre turbo-diesel. All Rover 45 5-door Impression Special Editions feature air conditioning, CD tuner, ABS with EBD, remote central door locking, four airbags, electric front windows and door mirrors. Rover 45 Impression Special Editions are available in the following paint finishes: Oxygen, Midnight, Royal and Wedgwood Blue, Solar and Nightfire Red, Starlight Silver, Sienna Gold, and British Racing Green.
The higher specified Rover 45 5-door Impression S has further enhancements including 15" Turbine alloy wheels, a leather steering wheel and gear knob, a rear spoiler and front fog lamps.
The Rover 45 4-door Saloon Impression S has an even greater level of specification over the 'Impression', which includes heated front seats, headlamp power wash, 16" Cosmos alloy wheels, front fog lamps and leather seats.
Prices for the Rover 45 Impression range from £11,750 for the 1.4 5-door hatchback to £14,970 for the 2.0-litre turbo-diesel Impression S 4-door Saloon.
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22 Oct 2002, 07:30 (Ref:409964)
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