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MG RV8

Bodywork

type 2S DHC
doors 2

Engine information

Bore × stroke 94.00 mm × 71.10 mm 3.7 in × 2.8 in
Cylinders V-8
Displace 3.9 litre 3947 cc (240.861 cu in)
Engine type OHV
Valves 2 valves per cylinder | 16 valves in total
Engine construction
Sump Wet sumped
Compression ratio 9.35:1
Fuel system Fuel injection
Maximum power
0-50 mph
0-60 mph 5.90 s
0-100 mph
0-100 km/h
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile)
Standing km
Top speed 217 km/h (135 mph)
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 148.44 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque
bmep 1012.4 kPa (146.8 psi)
Specific torque 80.57 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Code
Main bearings 5
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 1.32
Unitary capacity 493.38 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter Y

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 2330 mm
wheelbase 91.7 in
Length (milimeters) 4010 mm
Length (inches) 157.9 in
Width (milimeters) 1694 mm
Width (inches) 66.7 in
Height (milimeters) 1320 mm
Height (inches) 52 in
L:W ratio 1.72
Ground clearance (milimeters)
Ground clearance (inches)
Kerb weight (kilograms) 1280 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 2822 lb
Weight distribuiton
Fuel capacity (litres) 50.9 litre
Fuel capacity (UK Ga) 11.2 UK Ga
Fuel capacity (US Gal) 13.4 US Gal

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient
Frontal area
Cx

Chassis

Engine location Front
Engine alignment Longitudinal
Drive RWD
Steering
Turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Tyres 205/65 VR 15
Wheels 6J x 15
Brakes F/R VeDi/Dr-S
Brake ∅ 270 mm
Braked area
Transmission 5M
Top gear ratio
Final drive ratio

General information

RAC rating 43.8
Number made
Model code
Model family
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 1993 MG RV8 PDF Manual
RV8 picture
Designer unknown
Year 1993

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