If they're getting 450 ponies from Rovers' aluminum engine, I want one for my
TR8! Keep me posted Guy.
Herb
Guy Weller wrote:
> 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@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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