What year did the MGF come out?
What year did the MGF come out?
When the MGF was launched on 8 March 1995, the impact it made on the press and public was significant. Following over a decade of Rover’s Anglo-Japanese products, RV8 aside, here was the first all-British car produced by Rover since the Austin Montego.
What engine is in MG TF?
| MG TF | |
|---|---|
| Engine | 1.6 L K-Series I4 1.8 L K-Series I4 1.8 L K-Series VVC I4 |
| Transmission | 5-Speed Manual CVT |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,380 mm (93.7 in) |
How many MGF are left on the road?
| 2021 | 2019 | |
|---|---|---|
| Kawasaki ZX 1000 MGF ABS | 680 | 694 |
| MG MGF | 2.9k | 3.4k |
| MG MGF 1.8i ABINGDON | 32 | 44 |
| MG MGF 1.8i VV CABINGDON | 64 | 76 |
What should I look for in a MGF?
A standard 1.8i has decent performance, a VVC or TF135 is lively, and the Trophy and TF160 are quick. Meanwhile, the 1.6i, TF115 and CVT autos are a bit pedestrian, but still fun. MGFs don’t advertise their specification with badges and some owners don’t know what their car is, so check the DVLA records and the engine number.
How manybhp does a MGF K series have?
In summary, the MGF was greater than the sum of its parts, and remains a unique driving experience to this day. There are two engines available, the 1.8i K-series 1796cc 16v and the 1.8i VVC (Variable Valve Control), with power figures of 118bhp and 143bhp respectively which give a 0-60 time of 8.5 (1.8i) and 7.0 (VVC) seconds.
When did the first MGF come out in the UK?
The first genuine all-new MG since 1980, christened the MGF, was launched to an excited audience at the Spring 1995 Geneva Motor Show prior to its UK debut the following autumn. Early cars were all 1.8-litre models; it wasn’t until the following Spring that production of the faster 1.8 VVC version really got under way.
Is the MGF a good car for a convertible?
There was also a factory full tonneau like the old sport cars had, which is not available for other modern convertibles. The MG also has the bonus of a heritage that a Mazda and Toyota can never have and that you don’t see an MGF on every street is a big plus. For Jane, the MG is the winner.