MG V8 underestimated motor (MG MGB)

Member Name: biffo

Product:	MG MGB
Date:	03/10/00 (654 review reads)
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Advantages: cheap, fun, eye catching, fast

Disadvantages: non to mind

I have been the proud and happy owner of an MG V8 roadster now for 3 years.Prior to this I owned 2 standard MG's.

The V8 is based on the 3500cc rover SD1 engine that has been around for many years. developing around 140 bhp in its basic form the car is capable of 0-60 in around 7 seconds. Mine has a profiled camshaft and has been "tweaked" a little and generates over 175bhp which is enough to see off most modern sports cars. They also do not offer the loverly rumble and roar that a V8 can generate when you put your foot down.

If open top motoring is not for you then the GT version( officially produced by MG) will provide fast,comfey motoring with ample room for the wife and a child. Easy to maintain with cheap, plentiful spares the V8 offers you a chance to own a sports car without denting your bank balance too much. Fuel consumption ranges from 21 to 35 mpg depending on your right foot. Good second hand examples can be had for around £ 6000, most of the cars having been owned by MG club members means they usually have ben well looked after.

"After sales service" is provided by fellow club members, meets and varoius events throughout the year.

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