Since the 2 MGs entered for Le Mans were both retired due to oil leaks
they are clearly built true to the MG tradittion!!
They are also maketting 3 new saloon models under the MG name.
Modified versiond of Rover / BMW road cars with power outputs up to
450bhp in the top model.
They are contesting he British Saloon car championships and I believe
plan to try the World Rally Championships too
Guy
----- Original Message -----
From <type79 at ix.netcom.com>
To: "Bruce Lowry" <egnorant@flash.net>
Cc: <spridgets@autox.team.net>
Sent: 07 July 2001 08:08
Subject: Re: New MG?
> Bruce,
>
> That's the car that ran at LeMans and is also being marketed to
racers for other
> series such as the Petit LeMans here in the States. Price? $800,000.
according to
> the mag's. Chassis was developed by Lola Cars. I'm not sure the
source or basis
> of the engine.
>
> Should be an interesting program to follow. Factories race for a
reason; usually
> for development and/or exposure. My guess is that they want/need to
development
> the MG brand name for a market push for an upcoming model(s).
>
> If that proves true, I hope the production cars are worthy
successors to the MG
> name and not just another retro design nor a neutered cruiser.
>
> Time will tell.
>
> jay fishbein
> wallingford, ct
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