MG 1100 / 13001962 - 1973
1098cc OHV engine (as used on the later MG Midgets).
55 bhp @ 5500 rpm.
Twin carburetter.
Disc front brakes.
All-independent suspension with Hydrolastic springing.
4 speed gearbox.
Number built: 157,409 (all models).
MG Metro1982 - 1990
1275cc OHV A+ series engine.
72 bhp @ 6000 rpm, 73ftlb torque @ 4000 rpm.
Single SU HIF 44 carburetter.
4 speed gearbox.
Top speed: 103 mph.
0 - 60 mph: 10.9 seconds.
Number built: 120,197.
MG Metro Turbo1983 - 1990
1275cc OHV A+ series engine.
93 bhp @ 6130 rpm, 85ftlb torque @ 4000 rpm.
Garrett AiResearch T3 Turbocharger, developing 4-7 psi.
Single SU HIF 44 carburetter.
4 speed gearbox.
Top speed: 112 mph.
0 - 60 mph: 9.9 seconds.
Number built: 21,968.
The Metro Turbo boasted the most powerful production A series engine ever.
MG Metro 6R41984
2991cc 90 degree 24v V6 engine.
410 bhp @ 9000 rpm in 'International spec', 270ftlb torque @ 6500 rpm.
5 speed gearbox, delivering power to all 4 wheels.
0 - 60 mph: 4.3 seconds.
Number built: 205.
Developed by Williams Grand Prix Engineering to a specification by Patrick Head, the 6R4 was created to exploit the infamous Group B rules, giving over 400 bhp in 'works' trim and 250 bhp in Clubman spec. Initially using a Rover V8 engine shortened to V6, new heads and blocks were made to create an entirely new engine.
MG Maestro1983 - 1991
1994cc O series engine (in final form).
Electronic Fuel Injection.
Honda derived 5-speed gearbox.
115 bhp @ 5500 rpm, 134lbft @ 2800 rpm.
Top speed: 115 mph.
0 - 60 mph: 8.5 seconds.
Numbers built: 12,427 (R series), 2,762 (S series), 32,725 (O series), 47,914 (total).
In March 1983 the MG Maestro 1600 was born from project ADO99 (later called LM10) which was the design project for the car to place the Allegro. Initially launched with the 1598cc R series engine (a modified version of the E series fitted to the Maxi).
In July 1984 the 1600cc S series engine was introduced; these models were infamous for their voice synthesized information and digital dashboard instrumentation.
In October 1984 the 2.0 EFi O series engine was fitted to the car and this engine stayed in place until the end of production in 1991.
MG Maestro Turbo1989
1994cc O series engine.
152 bhp @ 5100 rpm, 169ftlb torque @ 3500 rpm.
Garrett T3 turbocharger, developing 10 psi.
Single SU carburetter.
Top speed: 128 mph.
0 - 60 mph: 6.7 seconds.
Numbers built: 500 production cars, 4 press cars (1 in each colour) and the original 1988 Birmingham Motor Show car, 505 in total.
In 1988 a modified MG Maestro 2.0i fitted with the Montego Turbo engine and a specially designed Tickford body kit was shown at the British Motor Show. This was the first of 505 MG Maestro Turbo's.
Released in 1989, it was the fastest accelerating production MG ever. And even today (2002) it is only surpassed by the 3.9 litre V8 MG RV8. It's faster than the MG TF 160.
Of the 505 Maestro Turbo's made: 215 were Flame Red, 92 were White Diamond, 149 were British Racing Green (metallic) and 49 were Black. Of these, roughly half are known to still exist (2002).
MG Montego1984 - 1991
1994cc O series engine.
Electronic Fuel Injection.
Honda derived 5-speed gearbox.
115 bhp @ 5500 rpm, 134lbft @ 2800 rpm.
Honda derived 5-speed gearbox.
Top speed: 115 mph.
0 - 60 mph: 9.2 seconds.
Number built: 34,476.
MG Montego Turbo1985 - 1991
1994cc O series engine.
152 bhp @ 5100 rpm, 169ftlb torque @ 3500 rpm.
Garrett T3 turbocharger, developing 10 psi.
Single SU carburetter.
Honda derived 5-speed gearbox.
Top speed: 126 mph.
0 - 60 mph: 7.3 seconds.
Number built: 7,276.
At launch, the MG Montego Turbo was the fastest saloon car in production.
