(1993 model)
| Marque (make) | MG | Issued from | 1993 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | RV8 | Issued until | |
| Serie | RV | Number made | |
| Model family | Body construction | ||
| Model code | Body designation | ||
| Manufacturer | MG | Country | UK |
| Base platform | Number of doors | 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodywork type | drophead coupé (convertible coupé) | Number of seats | 2 |
| Bodywork designer | Cargo capacity (volume) | ||
| Max. cargo capacity (volume) |
| Length | 4010 mm / 157.9 in / 157.9 in | Ground clearance | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1694 mm / 66.7 in / 66.7 in | Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.72 |
| Height | 1320 mm / 52.0 in / 52.0 in | Total (curb) weight | 1280 kg / 2822 lb / 2822 lb |
| Wheelbase | 2330 mm / 91.7 in / 91.7 in | Dry weight | |
| Track front | 1260 mm / 49.6 in / 49.6 in | Weight distribution (front) | |
| Track rear | 1330 mm / 52.4 in / 52.4 in | Fuel capacity | 51 l / 11.2 UK gal / 13.4 US gal |
| Drag coefficient | Frontal Area | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Cx |
| Engine Code | Total number of cylinders | 8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Type | V engine | Total number of valves | 16 |
| Engine Manufacturer | Rover | Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Engine construction | Bore | 94.0 mm / 3.70 in / 3.70 in | |
| Fuel | petrol (gasoline) | Stroke | 71.1 mm / 2.80 in / 2.80 in |
| Fuel supply | Bore/Stroke ratio | 1.32 | |
| Engine Main bearings | 5 | Engine displacement | 3947 cm3 / 240.9 cu in / 240.9 cu in |
| Cam Design | OHV (overhead valve, I-head) | Unitary capacity | 493.38 cm3/cylinder / 30.108 cu in/cylinder / 30.108 cu in/cylinder |
| Sump | wet | Compression ratio | 9.3 : 1 |
| Aspiration | natural | Max. output power | 141.7 kW / 192.7 hp / 192.7 hp at 4750 rpm / 4750 rpm / 4750 rpm |
| Compressor type | N/A | Max. torque | 318.0 Nm / 234.5 lbft / 234.5 lbft at 3200 rpm / 3200 rpm / 3200 rpm |
| Intercooler | none | Maximum rpm | |
| Coolant | water | Max. net output | 139.7 kW / 189.9 bhp / 189.9 bhp |
| Catalytic converter | yes | Specific output | 48.1 kW/l / 1.072 bhp/cu in / 1.072 bhp/cu in |
| Specific torque | 80.57 Nm/l / 0.705 lbft/cu in / 0.705 lbft/cu in |
| Transmission type | manual | Number of gears | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | rear wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | |
| Final gear (drive) ratio |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | Top (maximal) speed | 217 km/h / 135 mph / 135 mph | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h) | 5.90 s / 5.90 s / 5.90 s | Power-to-weight ratio | 148.44 kW/ton / 201.82 bhp/ton / 201.82 bhp/ton |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h | Fuel consumption, City (urban) | ||
| Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h) | Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban) | ||
| Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in top | Fuel consumption, Mixed (combined) | ||
| 0-Quarter-mile time | Fuel consumption, Euro | ||
| 0-Kilometer time | CO2 emissions |
| Engine location | front | Engine alignment | longitudinal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | |||
| Turns lock-to-lock | Turning circle | ||
| Suspension front | I.CS.W. | Suspension rear | LA.SE. |
| Wheels front | 6J x 15 | Wheels rear | 6J x 15 |
| Tyres front | 205/65 VR 15 | Tyres rear | 205/65 VR 15 |
| Brakes front | ventilated disc | Brakes rear | drum, servo-assisted |
| Brake diameter front | 270 mm / 10.6 in / 10.6 in | Brake diameter rear | 229 mm / 9.0 in / 9.0 in |
| Braked area |
Technical specifications and performance data of MG RV8
