RELEASE IMMEDIATE
September 23, 2003
THE RETURN OF THE PRACTICAL BRITISH MUSCLE CAR
MG Rover Group has today (September 23) launched the V8 powered MG ZT
260 V8. The rear-wheel drive vehicle, available in ZT saloon and ZT-T
estate car, powered by a 260bhp 4.6-litre V8 engine and with an awesome
410Nm of torque to deliver class-leading acceleration, is now available
for customer order in the UK. With an on-the-road price starting at
#27,995, the ZT 260 offers an unbeatable combination of price and
performance.
Rob Oldaker, MG Rover Groups Product Development Director, commented:
The MG ZT 260 V8 demonstrates our commitment to deliver cars of true
pedigree and character. This is a truly rewarding car to drive. Our
choice of a big, torquey engine has been vindicated as this is a
deceptively quick and efficient cross-country car. The more you drive
it, the more you appreciate its unique muscle car character that flies
in the face of our competitors trend towards buzzy high-revving
engines.
Its introduction means MG now has the broadest range in its 80-year
history. The new V8 heralds the return of the practical British muscle
car, and as an MG its obviously great value too.
(pssst - a little birdy told me that they are using a ford v8 - maybe
like the one wot they put in a stang..)
--
Eric
'68MGB MkII
Adelaide, South Australia
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