(2003 model)
| Marque (make) | MG | Issued from | 2003 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | ZT 260 | Issued until | |
| Serie | ZT | Number made | |
| Model family | Body construction | ||
| Model code | Body designation | ||
| Manufacturer | MG | Country | UK |
| Base platform | Number of doors | 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodywork type | sedan (saloon) | Number of seats | 5 |
| Bodywork designer | Cargo capacity (volume) | ||
| Max. cargo capacity (volume) |
| Length | 4740 mm / 186.6 in / 186.6 in | Ground clearance | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1778 mm / 70.0 in / 70.0 in | Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.73 |
| Height | 1410 mm / 55.5 in / 55.5 in | Total (curb) weight | 1770 kg / 3902 lb / 3902 lb |
| Wheelbase | 2746 mm / 108.1 in / 108.1 in | Dry weight | |
| Track front | Weight distribution (front) | ||
| Track rear | Fuel capacity |
| Drag coefficient | 0.330 | Frontal Area | 2.18 m2 / 23.5 sq ft / 23.5 sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cx | 0.72 |
| Engine Code | Total number of cylinders | 8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Type | V engine | Total number of valves | 16 |
| Engine Manufacturer | Ford | Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Engine construction | Bore | 90.2 mm / 3.55 in / 3.55 in | |
| Fuel | petrol (gasoline) | Stroke | 90.0 mm / 3.54 in / 3.54 in |
| Fuel supply | Bore/Stroke ratio | 1.00 | |
| Engine Main bearings | 5 | Engine displacement | 4601 cm3 / 280.8 cu in / 280.8 cu in |
| Cam Design | SOHC (single overhead camshaft) | Unitary capacity | 575.13 cm3/cylinder / 35.097 cu in/cylinder / 35.097 cu in/cylinder |
| Sump | Compression ratio | 9.4 : 1 | |
| Aspiration | natural | Max. output power | 190.9 kW / 259.6 hp / 259.6 hp at 5000 rpm / 5000 rpm / 5000 rpm |
| Compressor type | N/A | Max. torque | 410.0 Nm / 302.4 lbft / 302.4 lbft at 4000 rpm / 4000 rpm / 4000 rpm |
| Intercooler | none | Maximum rpm | 6000 rpm / 6000 rpm / 6000 rpm |
| Coolant | water | Max. net output | 188.3 kW / 256.0 bhp / 256.0 bhp |
| Catalytic converter | yes | Specific output | 55.6 kW/l / 1.239 bhp/cu in / 1.239 bhp/cu in |
| Specific torque | 89.11 Nm/l / 0.779 lbft/cu in / 0.779 lbft/cu in |
| Transmission type | manual | Number of gears | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | rear wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | 0.73 |
| Final gear (drive) ratio | 3.46 |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | Top (maximal) speed | 250 km/h / 155 mph / 155 mph | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h) | 6.70 s / 6.70 s / 6.70 s | Power-to-weight ratio | 144.63 kW/ton / 196.64 bhp/ton / 196.64 bhp/ton |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h | Fuel consumption, City (urban) | 17.9 l/100km / 15.8 mi/UK gal / 13.1 mi/US gal | |
| Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h) | 17.10 s / 17.10 s / 17.10 s | Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban) | 10.4 l/100km / 27.2 mi/UK gal / 22.6 mi/US gal |
| Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in top | Fuel consumption, Mixed (combined) | 13.2 l/100km / 21.4 mi/UK gal / 17.8 mi/US gal | |
| 0-Quarter-mile time | 15.30 s / 15.30 s / 15.30 s (top 95 km/h / 59 mph / 59 mph) | Fuel consumption, Euro | |
| 0-Kilometer time | CO2 emissions | 314 g/km / 505 g/mi / 505 g/mi |
| Engine location | front | Engine alignment | longitudinal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | rack & pinion PAS | ||
| Turns lock-to-lock | Turning circle | 11.40 m / 37.40 ft / 37.40 ft | |
| Suspension front | I.MS.CS.ARB. | Suspension rear | I.MultiLi. |
| Wheels front | 7.5J x 18 | Wheels rear | 7.5J x 18 |
| Tyres front | 225/45 ZR 18 | Tyres rear | 225/45 ZR 18 |
| Brakes front | ventilated disc | Brakes rear | ventilated disc, servo-assisted, ABS (anti-lock braking system) |
| Brake diameter front | 325 mm / 12.8 in / 12.8 in | Brake diameter rear | 332 mm / 13.1 in / 13.1 in |
| Braked area |
Technical specifications and performance data of MG ZT 260
