ZT No.3

[M17TT180]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2002-MG-Prototype-4-6-V8-/380579147287?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item589c48ee17#ht_1062wt_1255

[peterzs]

Historic car.

Had one for a week once, went like stink. But the ride was awful, so stiff nearly took it back after 1/2 hour!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Glad we stuck with it.

[stamford]

Strong money, assuming it is genuine and has history.

[petet16]

341bhp ?.

[Enright]

It just doesn't seem that much to me for a 4.6 litre engine. I would have hoped for 120BHP more than that.

[Mark S]

10 grand for a rover 75 with a load of yank old pig iron thrown up front, some dodgy wheels and aftermarket exhausts in a less than desirable colour.

Whilst I have never driven the 75 v8, I drove a couple of cars in the states with the very same engine, and in one word - pants.

how can they get such a small amount of hp out of something so big?

Only a grand or two more and you could have an e63 m5 v10.

Now, I know where my money would be...

[zsserbia]

I beg to differ, this engine is rather big, therefore powerful. Each to their own but to me there's something unique about American v8's. And you can always supercharge them if you ever need more horses.

They simply have a v8 for any car, truck, suv... they keep it simple. And they put a lot of gas in it.

[vanishing days]

V8's are the nuts I miss my camaro the v8 burble mmmmmm

[stamford]

To get serious power means spending serious money, it's all about the noise and lazy power. I would rather spend a little more and get a TVR or Mustang (same engine I know), something with a bit of style rather than a dated version.

[Mark S]

I beg to differ, this engine is rather big, therefore powerful.

260 bhp from a 4.6 is powerful?

[Dan1971]

I have an Autocar and Motor report on a ZT 260 from when it first came out. It was a group test where it was up against quality cars of the age. BMW 330 coupe, A3 3.2, Monaro, Megane 225, and some others that I don't remember - there were about 8 cars in the test, where they were looking at cars that could seat 4, do the normal family bits and pieces, not look out of place in the executive car park etc but then when the driver wanted some fun, it could deliver.

The 260 came out on top. Report reads that because they managed to source the relatively old Mustang engine, they could spend the rest of the development budget on the drivetrain and handling. It did everything well and so overall came out the best. They had to totally redesign an awful lot and they did very well. The 260 is a very different car to the normal ZT.

I'd love one - and it's on my list. A friend had one a while back and the sound of it was just amazing. the relatively low BHP I think is offset by a huge amount of torque and in gear acceleration.

Sure many people would laugh at a paultry 260 BHP. If I had one though, I'd just be saying - yeah whatever - Mustang V8 and quick enough mate.

[zsserbia]

260 bhp from a 4.6 is powerful?

Not when considering it's a 4.6, but yet powerful :weakbench:

[petet16]

The big advantage of a yank V8 is that tuning parts are relatively cheap, and plentiful, so if standard bhp isn't enough, upgrades won't break the bank, shame our v6 isn't so easily upgraded.

The one in the link is of historical interest, but I'd prefer a mk2 production version.

[Dan1971]

Been watching a blue Mk2 estate on the bay. The guy also had a saloon - the saloon was an SE and sold quite easy - but he's struggling to shift the estate.

His estate is non-se spec, so not so many toys. £6500 or best offer with a V8 plate on it.

I was a gnats todger from swapping the C4 for it, before I bought the Mondeo.

[POMPSKI]

I WILL own one of these.

[maxtherotti]

Worked on plenty of these
Easy to put a ford svo 5.7 all alloy engine in if you so wished (easy 500bhp time)
I was also 20 mins away from owning number 75 too (was our demo at Phoenix Oxford)
Was even going to trade my zs (was getting £7250 in part ex if only was still woth that now lol) that i now own again in on it but then Phoenix informed us we were all redundant
Thank god i didnt sign the finance paper work lol
Would love a 260 tourer to replace my 190 now i have the zs as a runabout but alas the funds aint there
One day maybe

Rob