THE
DESIGN STORY
In
2003 ,
MG Sport & Racing announced the
sales launch of the MG XPower SV. The
entry level model is powered by a 320 hp
4.6 litre all aluminium quad cam V8
engine which propels the MG XPower SV to
60 mph in 5.3 seconds and on to a top
speed of circa 165 mph together with
Automatic and higher powered SV-R
versions. The first class performance of
the SV is complemented by its
distinctive interior. In keeping with
the vehicle’s sporting heritage both
front seats are specified with full
inertia four belt harnesses, which are
lockable for serious driving by the
flick of a switch. Each cabin is trimmed
with the customer’s choice of six
leather finishes. Competition seats and
fascias are available in a combination
of leather and Alcantara allowing each
vehicle to be uniquely personalised.
Designed
by a team led by Peter Stevens, whose
previous designs have included the
McLaren F1, the MG XPower SV benefits
from state of the art technology.
Central to the car’s DNA is a finely
tuned chassis designed along race car
principles bonded to a lightweight
carbon fibre body with an integral
rollover cage. The chassis and carbon
body were both constructed in the
heartland of the Italian super car
industry. Final vehicle assembly took
place at MG Sport & Racing’s newly
established HQ at Longbridge, Birmingham
by a dedicated team of skilled
craftsmen.
Directors
of MG Sport & Racing commented “The
MG XPower SV, which combines high
reserves of power and motor racing
safety features, is a true race car
which has been built for the road. It
can either lead on the track or cruise
along the King’s Road. It is the
ultimate MG. Former F1 driver Mark
Blundell said: “The MG XPower SV is
aggressive and raw, and at the same time
stylish and refined. I have driven many
of the world’s top sports cars and this
car is in the same league. From the
unique sound of the exhaust to the
precision steering the MG XPower SV has
all the qualities I look for in a sports
car”.
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