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MG ZR
Manufacturer MG Rover Group
Production 2001-2005
Predecessor MG Metro
Successor MG 3
Class Hot hatch
Layout FF layout
Engine(s) 1.4 L K-Series Straight-4
1.8 L K-Series Straight-4
Related Rover 25

The MG ZR was a hot hatch produced by the MG Rover Group from 2001 to 2005. Based on the Rover 25, the ZR featured a number of styling modifications and performance enhancements such as uprated sports suspension. Image File history File links Metadata No higher resolution available. ... Automakers, also known as carmakers, automobile manufacturers, motor manufacturers, or the automobile industry are companies that design and manufacture automobiles. ... MG Rover was the last British-owned mass-production car manufacturer in the British motor industry. ... 1989 MG Metro Turbo The Rover Metro was a hatchback automobile of supermini size, originally launched in 1980 as the Austin Mini Metro (miniMETRO to give the official badging), intended to replace the Mini. ... The MG 3 is a future production car which will be sold under the MG model range owned by Nanjing Automobile Group. ... Car classification is subjective since many vehicles fall into multiple categories. ... It has been suggested that this article or section be merged into Sport compact. ... In automobile design layout is the place where both the engine and driven wheels are. ... In automobile design, an FF, or Front-engine, Front wheel drive, layout places both the engine and driven wheels at the front of the vehicle. ... The Rover Group K-Series engine is an engine built by MG Rovers MG Powertrain division. ... The straight-4 or inline-4 is an internal combustion engine with four cylinders aligned in one row. ... The Rover Group K-Series engine is an engine built by MG Rovers MG Powertrain division. ... The Rover 25 was launched in autumn 1999 as a facelifted version of the 200 Series which had been in production since the summer of 1995. ... It has been suggested that this article or section be merged into Sport compact. ... MG Rover was the last British-owned mass-production car manufacturer in the British motor industry. ... The Rover 25 was launched in autumn 1999 as a facelifted version of the 200 Series which had been in production since the summer of 1995. ...

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Performance

The original Mk1 ZR came as standard with 16" hairpin alloys, however the 17" MG multispoke straights were also an optional extra. The ZR featured front and rear bumper extensions, a rear spoiler, side skirts (although these were not always standard on all ZRs) and a chrome exhaust heat shield (again, not necessarily as standard). MG ZRs could be specified in a variety of formats, from a 1.4 L economical engine - seeing a 0-60 of 10.0 seconds, to a 1.8 L producing a 0-60 of 7.4 seconds. This provided a range of performance options between 105 bhp (1.4), 120bhp (1.8 non-vvc) and 160 bhp (1.8 vvc) as well as the diesel variations which were the 100bhp (2.0TD) and the 115bhp (2.0TD).


Reception

The car proved very popular with younger buyers in the UK and Europe and played a pivotal role in improving the perception of MG cars[citation needed]. Further incentives to buy included deals such as free insurance or discounts equivalent to VAT[citation needed]. This made the ZR as affordable as the average supermini, and in 2004 it was MG Rover's best-selling car[citation needed].


MG Express and facelift

In 2003 the MG Express was introduced, effectively a fast 2-seater van. In 2004, the ZR was facelifted with the rest of the MG Rover range. The front and rear design changes increased the differences between the ZR and Rover 25. The 2004 model also received a revised interior with new seat materials and a new dash design incorporating climate control on certain models.


The facelifted Mk2 ZR also saw the introduction of the Trophy and Trophy SE models. The MG ZR Trophy featuring a sunroof, 16 inch 'Grid-spoke' alloys, new rear light clusters, leather steering wheel and side sill and rear bumper extensions.


MG Rover collapse

In 2004, MG Rover did announce plans for a new car to replace the ZR and its Rover twin, the 25. It was hoped that the new cars could be on sale before the end of 2006[citation needed]. However, in April 2005, MG Rover's proposed takeover by SAIC collapsed and the company went into receivership. Nanjing Automobile eventually bought the company's assets three months later, but when the MG range was relaunched in 2007 the ZR and ZS were not included in the model range[1]. It will be replaced by the MG 3 in 2008.[2]. SAICs logo The Shanghai Automotive Industry Corporation (in Chinese: 上海汽车工业(集团)总公司; Pinyin: Shànghǎi Qichē Gõngyè (Jítuán) Zǒnggõngsī; or 上汽, Shàngqi; abbreviated SAIC, pronounced: [sei-ɪk]) is a Chinese automobile manufacturer which ranks the third among the Big Five Chinese automakers (the other four are... Nanjing Automobile Group Co. ... The MG 3 is a future production car which will be sold under the MG model range owned by Nanjing Automobile Group. ... 2008 (MMVIII) will be a leap year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. ...


See also

This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... 2002 MG ZS The MG ZS (2001-2005) is a sporting family car derived from the Rover 45 (launched in 1999). ... The MG ZT is a high-performance version of the Rover 75 executive car, produced by MG at their Longbridge site in Birmingham. ... The MG 7 is a sports saloon built by MG. Production started in early 2007[1]. The MG 7 is a successor to the MG ZT, which was produced by MG Rover from 2001 until the firm went bankrupt in April 2005. ...

References

  1. ^ Chinese plant rolls out first MG. BBC News. Retrieved on 2007-04-30.
  2. ^ Chinese hopes for revived Rover cars. BBC News. Retrieved on 2007-05-07.

Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era. ... is the 120th day of the year (121st in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era. ... is the 127th day of the year (128th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ...

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MG ZR - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (417 words)
The MG ZR is a compact automobile first introduced in 2001 by the MG Rover Group.
MG ZRs can be specified in a variety of formats, from a 1.4 L economical engine, to a 1.8 L. This provides a range of performance options between 105 bhp (75 kW) and 160 bhp (114 kW).
In 2004, the ZR was facelifted with the rest of the MG Rover range.
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