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MG ZR 1.8

General information

ModelMG ZR 1.8
Year2006
CategoryMidsize family cars
Rating76.3 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size1796 ccm (109.59 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline, unleaded 95
Fuel mixed driving7.5 litres/100 km (31.36 miles per gallon)
Seats5
DriveFront wheels
TransmissionManual, 5-speed
Airbags8

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, transverse
Displacement1796 ccm (109.59 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 4 cylinder
Max power160.7 PS (118 kW or 158 HP) at 6900 Rev. per min.
Max torque174.00 Nm (17.7 kgf-m or 128.3 ft.lbs) at 4700 Rev. per min.
Compression10.5:1
Bore x stroke80.0 x 89.3 mm (3.1 x 3.5 inches)
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder4
Fuel controlDouble overhead cam (DOHC)
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxManual, 5-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed210.0 km/h (130.5 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)7.8 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.1359 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeHatchback
Max no. of doors3
Passenger space4220 litres (1,115 gallons)
Cargo space304 litres (80 gallons)
Optional cargo space1086 litres (287 gallons)
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient0.4

Steering, brakes and tires

Front brakesVentilated disks
Rear brakesDisks
Brake detailsAntiblocking system (ABS).

Dimensions and weight

Weight1185 kg (2,612.5 pounds)
Max weight with load1550 kg (3,417.2 pounds)
Towing weight1000 kg (2,204.6 pounds)
Overall length4020 mm (158.3 inches)
Overall width1690 mm (66.5 inches)
Overall height1410 mm (55.5 inches)
Wheelbase2510 mm (98.8 inches)
Fuel capacity50.0 litres (13.21 gallons)

Other specifications

Country of originUK
Aprox price as new EUR19980
Service interval25,000 km
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