MG ZT
Manufacturer	MG Rover
Production	2001—2005
Successor	MG 7
Class	Executive car
Body style(s)	4-door sedan 5-door estate
Layout	FF layout, FR layout (260+)
Related	Rover 75

The MG ZT is a high-performance version of the Rover 75 executive car, produced by MG at their Longbridge site in Birmingham. They also manufactured estate versions of the vehicle, referred to as the MG ZT-T. Styling is similar to the 75, although uprated springs and chassis modifications make for a far firmer ride. Production of the cars ceased in 2005 amidst financial turmoil at MG Rover. Automakers, also known as carmakers, automobile manufacturers, motor manufacturers, or the automobile industry are companies that design and manufacture automobiles. ... MG Rover are the largest independent manufacturer of cars in the British motor industry. ... 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. ... Car classification is subjective since many vehicles fall into multiple categories. ... Executive car is a British term used generally to describe an automobile larger than a large family car, but which is not a high-end or ultra luxury car, a multi-purpose vehicle or a sport utility vehicle. ... Cars can come in a large variety of different body styles. ... A notchback full-size luxury sedan. ... Estate car body style (Saab 95) A station wagon (United States usage), wagon (Australian usage, though station wagon is widely used) or estate car (United Kingdom usage) is a car body style similar to a sedan car but with an extended rear cargo area. ... In automobile design layout is the place where both the engine and driven wheels are. ... Sketch of FF layout In automotive design, a FF, or Front-engine, Front-wheel drive layout places both the engine and driven wheels at the front of the vehicle. ... Sketch of FR layout In automobile design, an FR, or front-engine, rear wheel drive means a layout where the engine is in the front of the vehicle and drive wheels at the rear. ... The Rover 75 (codenamed R40 during development) is an executive car produced initially by the Rover Group at Cowley, Oxfordshire, UK, and later by MG Rover at their Longbridge site in Birmingham, UK. The Rover 75 was available with either a saloon or estate body and, latterly, with front-wheel... The Rover 75 (codenamed R40 during development) is an executive car produced initially by the Rover Group at Cowley, Oxfordshire, UK, and later by MG Rover at their Longbridge site in Birmingham, UK. The Rover 75 was available with either a saloon or estate body and, latterly, with front-wheel... Executive car is a British term used generally to describe an automobile larger than a large family car, but which is not a high-end or ultra luxury car, a multi-purpose vehicle or a sport utility vehicle. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... The Longbridge Plant from the Air, 2005. ... This article is about the British city. ... Estate car body style (Saab 95) A station wagon (United States usage), wagon (Australian usage, though station wagon is widely used) or estate car (United Kingdom usage) is a car body style similar to a sedan car but with an extended rear cargo area. ...

History

In 2001, 3 years after the launch of the Rover 75 and less than a year after the de-merger of MG Rover from BMW, the MG ZT and MG ZT-T were launched. During the cars development, the models were codenamed X10 and X11 for the sedan and estate versions respectively. The design of the car was based on the Rover 75 but with a more aggressive and sporting look. Peter Stevens, designer of the McLaren F1, took the lead role in the cars design. The Rover 75 (codenamed R40 during development) is an executive car produced initially by the Rover Group at Cowley, Oxfordshire, UK, and later by MG Rover at their Longbridge site in Birmingham, UK. The Rover 75 was available with either a saloon or estate body and, latterly, with front-wheel... For other uses, see BMW (disambiguation). ... Peter Stevens (born 1943) is a British car designer. ...

In 2003, the 260+ version of the car was launched (codenamed X12 and X13 for the saloon and estate versions respectively), utilising a 4.6 litre V8 from a Ford Mustang. The model also had to be converted from front-wheel drive to rear-wheel drive, and was largely engineered by motorsport and engineering company Prodrive before being brought back into MG Rover. The 4.6 version is regarded as a true Q-car. The only visual difference between the 260 and other ZT's are the quad exhausts, and of course the rumble of the V8. For other Ford Mustang models and concepts, see Ford Mustang Variants. ... Prodrives logo Prodrive Ltd. ... Q car of the French police (Peugeot 607) Q-car (Quiet Car) is a Metropolitan Police term for an unmarked police vehicle used for covert patrolling and operations. ...

MG Rover produced a few supercharged versions before going backrupt. These were to be the flagship of the model producing 385 to 500bhp.

This MG ZT-T became the world's fastest estate car in 2003

Also in 2003, the MG ZT-T became the World's Fastest Estate car with a top speed of 225.609 mph (360.9 km/h). It achieved this at 55th annual Bonneville Speed Week Nationals, on the Salt Flats in Utah, USA. Image File history File links Metadata Size of this preview: 784 × 599 pixelsFull resolution (2166 × 1656 pixel, file size: 646 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) This file has been released into the by its author, Alexander Jones. ... Image File history File links Metadata Size of this preview: 784 × 599 pixelsFull resolution (2166 × 1656 pixel, file size: 646 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) This file has been released into the by its author, Alexander Jones. ...

In early 2004, MG facelifted the design of the ZT and ZT-T to a less retro look at the same time as the Rover 75.

Nanjing Automobile of China purchased MG Rover in July 2005, three months after the company went bankrupt. Production of the MG ZT effectively resumed in early 2007 in the form of the MG 7.^[1] Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era in the 21st century. ... 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. ...

Models

2001-2005 MG ZT and ZT-T

• CDTi (Common-Rail TurboDiesel unit in 114 bhp and 131 bhp forms)
• 120 (1.8 K series engine)
• 160/160+ (Initially detuned 2.5 litre KV6, later turbocharged 1.8 K-series)
• 190/190+ (2.5 litre KV6, 190PS)
• 180+ (2.5 litre KV6 with JatCo automatic gearbox, 177PS)
• 260+ (4.6 litre V8 derived from Ford Mustang)

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References

1. ^ Chinese plant rolls out first MG - BBC News. Retrieved 27 March 2007.

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External links

• Austin-Rover.co.uk Rover 75/MG ZT Index page
• 75 and ZT Owners Club
• Rover Group
• The 260s - V8 owners group