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MG ZR
The MG ZR is an MG branded "hot hatch" version of the Rover 25 supermini class car, produced by MG Rover at their Longbridge plant in Birmingham from 2001 to 2005. Compared to the Rover 25, the ZR featured a number of styling modifications and performance enhancements, such as updated sports suspension and a less baffled exhaust.
The MG ZR was one of Britain's most popular sporting hatchbacks throughout its production life, and in 2004, it was MG Rover's best selling car—the first time that any MG product had been the most popular product of any of the many combines that had owned the MG marque.
Tens of thousands of MG ZRs were sold in Britain and proved particularly popular with young buyers who were attracted by deals such as free insurance and discounts that were the equivalent of VAT. The car was made until April 2005. While its handling was praised by reviewers, other aspects of the ZR were found to be inadequate.
The entry level ZR 105 came with the 16 valve 1.4 K series engine which produced 102 bhp (76 kW; 103 PS) and 123 N⋅m (91 lb⋅ft) torque giving a 0–60 mph time of 9.7 seconds and a top speed of 111 mph (179 km/h). It featured 262mm solid discs up front and drum brakes at the rear.
The ZR 120 came with a larger 1.8 K series engine which produced 115 bhp (86 kW; 117 PS) and 160 N⋅m (120 lb⋅ft) torque giving a 0–60 mph time of 8.6 seconds and a top speed of 119 mph (192 km/h). This had a more advanced brake set up despite the small power increase, featuring the same diameter 262mm discs up front, but this time vented for better cooling. The drums at the back were also replaced with 239mm solid discs to maintain braking balance.
The range topping ZR 160 came with a 1.8 K Series VVC engine producing 159 bhp (119 kW; 161 PS) and 174 N⋅m (128 lb⋅ft) torque giving a 0–60 mph of 7.4 seconds and a top speed of 131 mph (211 km/h). This featured the most advanced brake set up available with 282mm vented front discs, and even larger solid 260mm rear discs.
There were also two diesel variants of the ZR, the first being the ZR TD 100 which had a 2.0 L Series engine producing 99 bhp (74 kW; 100 PS) and 240 N⋅m (177 lbf⋅ft) of torque, giving a 0-60 mph time of 9.7 seconds and a top speed of 114 mph (183 km/h).
The other diesel engined ZR was the TD 115 which came with the same 2.0 L series engine but with some minor performance enhancements (improved ECU map), to produce 111 bhp (83 kW; 113 PS) and 260 N⋅m (192 lbf⋅ft) of torque, which gave the car a 0–60 mph time of 9.1 seconds and a top speed of 116 mph (187 km/h).
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MG ZR
The MG ZR is an MG branded "hot hatch" version of the Rover 25 supermini class car, produced by MG Rover at their Longbridge plant in Birmingham from 2001 to 2005. Compared to the Rover 25, the ZR featured a number of styling modifications and performance enhancements, such as updated sports suspension and a less baffled exhaust.
The MG ZR was one of Britain's most popular sporting hatchbacks throughout its production life, and in 2004, it was MG Rover's best selling car—the first time that any MG product had been the most popular product of any of the many combines that had owned the MG marque.
Tens of thousands of MG ZRs were sold in Britain and proved particularly popular with young buyers who were attracted by deals such as free insurance and discounts that were the equivalent of VAT. The car was made until April 2005. While its handling was praised by reviewers, other aspects of the ZR were found to be inadequate.
The entry level ZR 105 came with the 16 valve 1.4 K series engine which produced 102 bhp (76 kW; 103 PS) and 123 N⋅m (91 lb⋅ft) torque giving a 0–60 mph time of 9.7 seconds and a top speed of 111 mph (179 km/h). It featured 262mm solid discs up front and drum brakes at the rear.
The ZR 120 came with a larger 1.8 K series engine which produced 115 bhp (86 kW; 117 PS) and 160 N⋅m (120 lb⋅ft) torque giving a 0–60 mph time of 8.6 seconds and a top speed of 119 mph (192 km/h). This had a more advanced brake set up despite the small power increase, featuring the same diameter 262mm discs up front, but this time vented for better cooling. The drums at the back were also replaced with 239mm solid discs to maintain braking balance.
The range topping ZR 160 came with a 1.8 K Series VVC engine producing 159 bhp (119 kW; 161 PS) and 174 N⋅m (128 lb⋅ft) torque giving a 0–60 mph of 7.4 seconds and a top speed of 131 mph (211 km/h). This featured the most advanced brake set up available with 282mm vented front discs, and even larger solid 260mm rear discs.
There were also two diesel variants of the ZR, the first being the ZR TD 100 which had a 2.0 L Series engine producing 99 bhp (74 kW; 100 PS) and 240 N⋅m (177 lbf⋅ft) of torque, giving a 0-60 mph time of 9.7 seconds and a top speed of 114 mph (183 km/h).
The other diesel engined ZR was the TD 115 which came with the same 2.0 L series engine but with some minor performance enhancements (improved ECU map), to produce 111 bhp (83 kW; 113 PS) and 260 N⋅m (192 lbf⋅ft) of torque, which gave the car a 0–60 mph time of 9.1 seconds and a top speed of 116 mph (187 km/h).
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