MG XPower
 | |
| Product type | Automotive brand |
|---|---|
| Owner | MG Sports and Racing Limited |
| Country |
United Kingdom Longbridge (2001 - 2005) Tenbury Wells (2008 - Present) |
| Related brands |
MG SV-R Rover Motorsport |
| Previous owners |
MG Rover Rover Group Phoenix Venture Holdings |
| Website | http://www.mg-x-power.com |
MG XPower is a British automotive brand created by MG Rover Group in 2001 and now owned by MG Sports and Racing Europe, based in Tenbury Wells.[1]
Overview
The MG XPower brand was created by MG Rover for their motorsport subsidiary, MG Sport & Racing Ltd. in 2001.[2] The MG XPower brand was subsequently used for the MG XPower SV sportscar in 2002.
William Riley bought the rights to the MG XPower brand from the administrators in 2008, following the collapse of MG Rover in 2005.[3]
Vehicles Developed By MG-Rover (2001-2005)
- MG TF XPower 500 - A 500PS race derived XPower concept for the MG TF, designed to accommodate the brand new XP-20 engine used in the MG-Lola EX257 race car with a Garrett turbocharger with an anti-lag system which achieves 500PS.
- MG ZT 385 - A 385PS race derived XPower concept for the MG ZT V8. Uses a MG XPower SV derived engine.
- MG ZT 500 - A 500PS race derived XPower concept for the MG ZT V8. Uses a 5.0L V8
- MG ZT-T V8 - Roush supercharged V8 MG ZT-T that broke the world record for the fastest estate car at Bonneville.
- MG SV - Supercar based on the Qvale Mangusta - 4.6L Ford V8 with 324PS
- MG SV-R - Supercar based on the Qvale Mangusta - 5.0L Ford V8 with 385PS
- MG SV-S - Supercar based on the Qvale Mangusta - 4.6L Ford V8 with 385PS (Supercharged) - only 3 made
- MG SV-RS - Supercar based on the Qvale Mangusta - 4.6L Ford V8 with 385PS (Supercharged) - SV-R with SV-S engine, only one made
- MG ZR MK2 XPower - XPower ZR in biomorphic green, rear splitter, and other upgrades showing the MK2 ZR.
- MG ZS EX259 BTCC - MG ZS touring car. Ran by WSR and originally raced with a XPower livery and a hot wheels sponsorship, later ran with a RAC livery.
- MG-Lola EX257 - Lola racecar with a XP-20 engine.
- MG ZR EX258 - MG ZR Rallycar.
Vehicles Developed By William Riley (2005 Onwards)
- MG XPower WR
- MG XPower SV-S WRC
External links
References
- ↑ "MG supercar blows its top". Auto Express. Dennis Publishing Limited. 2008-10-02. Retrieved 2008-10-03.
- ↑ "MG X Power is launched". www.mgowners.net. Retrieved 2009-09-15.
- ↑ "MG is back on the road". Birmingham Mail. Midland Newspapers Limited. 2008-04-08. Retrieved 2008-10-03.
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